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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY
POST OFFICE BOX 962, 1080 Emeline Ave., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061-0962
TELEPHONE: (831) 454-4000 FAX: (831) 454-4488 TDD: Call 711

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Public Health Division

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER
OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ DIRECTING
ALL INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COUNTY TO CONTINUE
SHELTERING AT THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE; AND PROVIDING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRIOR ORDER CONCERNING BEACH,
LODGING, AND BUSINESS RESTRICTIONS
Please read this Order carefully. Violation of or failure to comply with this Order is a misdemeanor
punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code§ 120295, et seq.; Cal.
Penal Code§§ 69, 148(a)(l))
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 101040,
101085, AND 120175, THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ ("HEALTH
OFFICER") ORDERS:
1. This Order extends and modifies the March 3 1, 2020 Order of the Health Officer directing all individuals
to shelter in place ("Prior Shelter Order"). This Order is necessary to further slow transmission of Novel
Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19"). This Order shall become effective at 11:59 p.m. on May 1,
2020 and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by
the Health Officer. All individuals, businesses and government agencies in the County of Santa Cruz
("County") are required to follow the provisions of this Order. This Order applies to all individuals present
in the County of Santa Cruz, regardless of whether they reside in the County. Individuals who reside
outside the County but are physically present within the County shall comply with this Order in all
respects, regardless of the purpose of their presence. Individuals experiencing homelessness are strongly
urged to obtain shelter, or continuing sheltering in place, and governmental and other entities are strongly
urged to make such shelter available as soon as possible, and to the maximum extent practicable (and to
use Social Distancing Requirements in their operation).
2. This Order incorporates by reference the March 19, 2020 Order of the State Public Health Officer (the
"State Shelter Order"), which set baseline statewide restrictions on travel and non-residential business
activities effective until further notice, as well as the Governor's March 19, 2020 Executive Order N-33-20
directing California residents to follow the State Shelter Order.
3. All beaches in the County will be closed from 11 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. However, during the times
that beaches are closed, the ocean will remain open for water sports (e.g., surfing, boogie-boarding,
swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking, boating, etc.), and individuals may cross beaches in order to access
and leave the ocean. During the times that beaches are open, they are to be used only for running, walking,
cycling, water sports, or other form of physical activity. Sitting, lying, standing, sunbathing, sightseeing, picnicking, and all other non-exercise, passive, or sedentary activities at beaches are
prohibited. In addition, the following items are prohibited for use or possession on beaches for the

 duration of this Order: umbrellas, shade structures, tents, barbeques and grills, coolers, beach chairs, or
other conveyances for sitting or lying. Beach parkways ( defined as streets, sidewalks, esplanades, or parks
immediately adjacent to or abutting beaches or shoreline areas) should remain open, subject to the
discretion of individual facility managers to address over-use, but they may only be used for running,
walking, cycling, or other form of physical activity. Sitting, lying, standing, sunbathing, sight-seeing,
picnicking, and all other non-exercise, passive, or sedentary activities on beach parkways are
prohibited and may result in a citation.
4.

Lodging restrictions remain in effect. Hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, RV parks,
campgrounds, and any other short-term lodging businesses are prohibited from providing
-accommodations to any individual unless that individual is present in the County for the purpose of
performing services for an Essential Business, performing services at Health Care Operations, providing
an Essential Governmental Function, or providing care for a sick individual. Prior to providing
accommodation, at check-in, all lodging businesses are required to confirm that the basis for the lodging is
consistent with the requirements of this Order. Lodging businesses are required to maintain written
evidence that each lodger' s stay is consistent with the terms of this Order (e.g. , written confirmation of the
purpose for a guest' s stay). This evidence sha11 be maintained in such a manner that it may be easily
audited by law enforcement officers and must be provided to law enforcement officers upon demand.
Lodgers, business owners, and business operators are all subject to citation for violation of these
restrictions.
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5. With respect to the Prior Shelter Order, the Health Officer makes the following modifications to the
definition of "Social Distancing Requirements" set forth in paragraph 12.j. "Social Distancing
Requirements" now includes all of the following :
a. Wearing a Face Covering in compliance with the April 23 , 2020 Order of the Health Officer
Generally Requiring Face Coverings;
b. Maintaining at least six-foot social distancing from individuals who are not part of the same
household or living unit (except to the limited extent necessary to provide care, including
childcare, adult or senior care, care to individuals with special needs, and patient care);
c. Frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using hand sanitizer that
is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as effective in combatting
COVID-19;
d. Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or fabric or, if not possible, into the sleeve or elbow
(but not into hands); and
e. Avoiding all social interaction outside the household when sick with a fever or cough.
6.

With respect to the Prior Shelter Order, the Health Officer makes the following modifications to the
exemptions for "Essential Activities" and "Essential Businesses" set forth in paragraph 12:
a. With respect to section 12.a.iii (Essential Activities, Recreation), golf is added to list of outdoor
recreation activities that may be engaged in, in compliance with Social Distancing Requirements.
In addition, golf courses are considered Essential Businesses and may serve the public so long as
they can do so while complying with Social Distancing Requirements and other applicable orders.
In addition, in order to operate, golf courses must comply with the Golf Site Requirements set
forth in Appendix C.
b. With respect to section 12.a.vii (moving residences), individuals may move residences (re-locate
to a new residence); however, when moving into or out of Santa Cruz C~mnty, individuals are
strongly urged to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in their new residence. To selfquarantine, individuals should follow the guidance of the United States Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
c. With respect to section 12.b (Health Care Operations), individuals may leave their residence to
work for, volunteer at, or obtain health care services consistent with those allowed under any and

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 all orders issued by the State Public Health Officer or the Governor, and this Order shall be
interpreted consistently with such State orders.
d. With respect to section 12.f.v (Construction), that section is hereby deleted and replaced such that
construction businesses and necessarily-related services, such as surveying and site investigation,
may resume as long as such activities are conducted consistently with any and all orders issued by
the State Public Health Officer or the Governor, and this Order shall be interpreted consistently
with such State orders. In addition, in order to operate, construction businesses are required
to comply with the Construction Site Requirements set forth in Appendix B.
e. With respect to section 12.f.vii, this section shall be supplemented to include as Essential
Businesses those that manufacture, distribute, sell, rent, lease, repair, and maintain vehicles and
other transportation equipment (including electric vehicle charging stations) and the supply chains
that enable these operations, but only to the extent their work can be performed while complying
with Social Distancing Requirements and other applicable orders.
f. With respect to section 12.f.x, real estate business activity is allowed to resume as long as it is in
compliance with any and all orders issued by the State Public Health Officer or the Governor, and
this Order shall be interpreted consistently with such State orders.
g. With respect to section 12.f.xiii, arborists, landscapers, gardeners, environmental site remediation
and similar service professionals are allowed to conduct business, but only to the extent their work
can be performed while complying with Social Distancing Requirements and other applicable
orders. In addition, wholesale and retail establishments supporting these activities ( e.g., garden
centers, agricultural operations and nurseries) are considered Essential Businesses and may serve
the public so long as they can do so while complying with Social Distancing Requirements and
other applicable orders.
h. With respect to section 12.f.xxvii (childcare facilities) the language contained in the former order
is modified as follows: Childcare establishments, summer camps, and other educational or
recreational institutions or programs providing care or supervision for children of all ages that
enable owners, employees, volunteers, and contractors for Essential Businesses, Essential
Governmental Functions, or Minimum Basic Operations to work as allowed under this Order. To
the extent possible, these operations must comply with the following conditions:
1.
They must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer children ("stable" means that the
same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
11.
Children shall not change from one group to another.
iii.
If more than one group of children is at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room.
Groups shall not mix with each other.
iv.
Providers or educators shall remain solely with one group of children.
The Health Officer will carefully monitor the changing public health situation as well as any
changes to the State Shelter Order. In the event that the State relaxes restrictions on childcare and
related institutions and programs, the Health Officer will consider whether to similarly relax the
restrictions imposed by this Order.
1.
Fabric stores and craft stores that supply fabric and related materials are considered "Essential
Businesses" and may transact business for the purposes of supplying materials necessary to create
face coverings, gowns and other personal protective equipment.
7.

In order to remain open, all Essential Businesses and facilities providing Essential Governmental
Functions must prepare and post by no later than 11 :59 p.m. on May 8, 2020 a "Social Distancii:i.g
Protocol" for each of their facilities in the County frequented by the public or employees. Any active
construction site must also post a Social Distancing Protocol. The Social Distancing Protocol must be
substantially in the form attached to this Order as Appendix A. The Social Distancing Protocol must be
posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility or construction site and shall be easily viewable by
the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing Protocol must also be provided to each
employee performing work at the facility or construction site. All Essential Businesses shall implement the

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 Social Distancing Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this
Order upon demand.
8.

Extension of the Prior Shelter Order and strengthening of its restrictions are necessary to further reduce the
spread of the COVID-19 disease, preserving critical and limited healthcare capacity in the County and
advancing toward a point in the public health emergency where transmission can be controlled. The Health
Officer may modify or extend this Order, or issue additional Orders, related to COVID-19, as changing
circumstances dictate.

9.

Pursuant to Government Code sections 8667, 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section
101029, the Health Officer requests that the Sheriff and all chiefs of police in the County ensure
compliance with and enforce this Order. The violation of any provision of this Order constitutes an
imminent threat and menace to public health, constitutes a public nuisance, and is punishable by fine,
imprisonment, or both.

10. Copies of this Order shall promptly be: (1) made available at the County offices at 701 Ocean St, Santa
Cruz, CA 95060; (2) posted on the County Public Health Department website (www.santacruzhealth.org);
and (3) provided to any member of the public requesting a copy of this Order.
11. If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the
remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions
of this Order are severable.

IT IS SO ORDERED:

· ail Newel, MD
Health Officer of the County of Santa Cruz

Attachments:

Dated: April 29, 2020

Appendix A: Social Distancing Protocol
Appendix B: Construction Site Requirements
Appendix C: Golf Site Requirements

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to Shelter in Place (effective May 1, 2020)
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 Appendix A: Social Distancing Protocol

Business name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Facility Address: Click or tap here to enter text.
Approximate gross square footage of space open to the public: Click or tap here to enter text.
Businesses must implement all applicable measures listed below, and be prepared to explain why any
measure that is not implemented is inapplicable to the business.
Signage:
□ Signage at each public entrance of the facility to inform all employees and customers that they should:
avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain a minimum six-foot distance from one
another; sneeze and cough into a cloth or tissue or, if not available, into one's elbow; and not shake hands or
engage in any unnecessary physical contact.

D Signage posting a copy of the Social Distancing Protocol at each public entrance to the facility.
Measures To Protect Employee Health (check all that apply to the facility):

D Everyone who can carry out their work duties from home has been directed to do so.
D All employees have been told not to come to work if sick.
D Symptom checks are being conducted before employees may enter the work space.
D All desks or individual work stations are separated by at least six feet.
D Break rooms, bathrooms, and other common areas are being disinfected frequently, on the following
schedule:
D Break rooms:
D Bathrooms:
D Other (Click or tap here to enter text.): Click or tap here to enter text.

D Disinfectant and related supplies are available to all employees at the following location(s): Click or tap
here to enter text.
D Hand sanitizer effective against COVID-19 is available to all employees at the following location(s):
Click or tap here to enter text.

D Soap and water are available to all employees at the following location(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
D Copies of this Protocol have been distributed to all employees.
D Optional-Describe other measures: Click

or tap here to emer text.

Measures To Prevent Crowds From Gathering (check all that apply to the facility):

D Limit the number of customers in the store at any one time to Click or tap here to enter tcxt. [insert
maximum number here], which allows for customers and employees to easily maintain at least six-foot
distance from one another at all practicable times.

D Post an employee at the door to ensure that the maximum number of customers in the facility set forth
above is not exceeded.
D Placing per-person limits on goods that are selling out quickly to reduce crowds and lines. Explain: Click
or tap here to enter text.

 D Optional-Describe other measures: Click or tap here to enter text.
Measures To Keep People At Least Six Feet Apart (check all that apply to the facility)

D Placing signs outside the store reminding people to be at least six feet apart, including when in line.
D Placing tape or other markings at least six feet apart in customer line areas inside the store and on
sidewalks at public entrances with signs directing customers to use the markings to maintain distance.
D Separate order areas from delivery areas to prevent customers from gathering.
D All employees have been instructed to maintain at least six feet distance from customers and from each
other, except employees may momentarily come closer when necessary to accept payment, deliver goods or
services, or as otherwise necessary.
D Optional-Describe other measures: Click or tap here to enter text.
Measures To Prevent Unnecessary Contact (check all that apply to the facility):

D Preventing people from self-serving any items that are food-related.
D Lids for cups and food-bar type items are provided by staff; not to customers to grab.
D Bulk-item food bins are not available for customer self-service use.
D Not permitting customers to bring their own bags, mugs, or other reusable items from home.
D Providing for contactless payment systems or, if not feasible, sanitizing payment systems regularly.
Describe: Click or tap here to enter text.
D Optional-Describe other measures (e.g. providing senior-only hours): Click or tap here to enter text.
Measures To Increase Sanitization (check all that apply to the facility):

D Disinfecting wipes that are effective against COVID-19 are available near shopping carts and shopping
baskets.
D Employee(s) assigned to disinfect carts and baskets regularly.
D Hand sanitizer, soap and water, or effective disinfectant is available to the public at or near the entrance of
the facility, at checkout counters, and anywhere else inside the store or immediately outside where people
have direct interactions.
D Disinfecting all payment portals, pens, and styluses after each use.
D Disinfecting all high-contact surfaces frequently.
D Optional-Describe other measures: Click or tap here to enter text.
* Any additional measures not included here should be listed on separate pages, which the business should
attach to this document.

You may contact the following person with any questions or comments about this protocol:
Name: Click or tap htre

to enter text.

Phone number: Click or tap here

to ente-r te:-d .

 Appendix B: Construction Site Requirements
Construction authorized by Section 6(d) of this Order shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Practice social distancing by maintaining a minimum 6-foot distance from others.
2. Preclude gatherings of any size, and anytime two or more people must meet, ensure a minimum 6-foot
covermgs.
3. Provide personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, face shields and face
coverings as appropriate for the activity being performed.
4. Identify "choke points" and "high-risk areas" where workers are forced to stand together, such as
hallways, hoists and elevators, break areas, and buses, and control them so social distancing is
maintained.
5. Minimize interactions when picking up or delivering equipment or materials, ensure minimum 6-foot
separation.
6. Stagger the trades as necessary to reduce density and maintain minimum 6-foot separation social
distancing.
7. Discourage workers from using other workers' phones, desks, offices, work tools and equipment. If
necessary, clean and disinfect them before and after use.
8. Post, in areas visible to all workers, required hygienic practices including not touching face with
unwashed hands or with gloves; washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; use of hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, cleaning AND disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces
such as workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, machines, shared tools, elevator control buttons
and doorknobs; covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing as well as other hygienic
recommendations by the CDC.
9. Place wash stations or hand sanitizers in multiple locations to encourage hand hygiene.
I 0. Require anyone on the project to stay home if they are sick, except to get medical care.
11. Have employees inform their supervisor if they have a sick family member at home with COVID-19.
12. Maintain a daily attendance log of all workers and visitors that includes contact information, including
name, phone number, address and email.
13. Construction authorized by Section 6(d) shall designate a site-specific COVID-19 supervisor to enforce
this guidance. The designated COVID-19 supervisor shall be present on the construction site at all times
during construction activities. The COVID-19 supervisor can be an on-site worker who is designated to
carry this role. The COVID-19 supervisor must review this Protocol with all workers and visitors to the
construction site.

 Appendix C: Golf Site Requirements

Use of golf courses and driving ranges authorized by Section 6(a) of this Order shall comply with the
following requirements:
1. Practice social distancing by maintaining a minimum 6-foot distance from others.
2. Maximum of two players per group.
3. No shared equipment.
4. Walking or single rider only on privately owned carts (unless family).
5. No rented drive or push/pull carts.
6. No tournament style events.
7. No private lessons, group instruction or clinics.
8. No club cleaning by personnel.
9. Check in for round must require no physical interaction with golf site staff, who must stay six feet or
more from golfers.
10. Remove hand towels, ice chests with water, seed/sand bottles, on-course bunker rakes, ball washers,
community tees, scorecards and pencils, and all on-course water stations.
11. Lift cups 1" above putting surface to ensure that there is no retrieval of ball from cup.
12. Flag sticks must be removed.
13. Driving Range Restrictions:
a. Hitting stations will be a minimum of six feet apart.
b. Balls will be thoroughly cleaned with soap, bleach or disinfectant after each pick ~f the range and
before they are placed back on the range.
c. All range staff attendants must wear gloves and are strongly urged to wear cloth face coverings.
d. · Golf clubs, range buckets, and any other shared equipment must be disinfected after each golfer use.
14. Post, in areas visible to all workers, required hygienic practices including not touching face with
unwashed hands or with gloves; washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; use of hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces
such as workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, machines, shared tools, and doorknobs; covering
the mouth and nose when coughing or,sneezing as well as other hygienic recommendations by the CDC.
15. Golf courses and driving ranges shall designate a site-specific COVID-19 supervisor to enforce this
guidance. The designated COVTD-19 supervisor shall be present on site at all times during golfing
activities. The COVID-19 supervisor can be an on-site worker who is designated to carry this role.