JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. — As business in Kentucky begins to reopen, Mayor Bill Dieruf of Jeffersontown will issue an executive order which will help restaurants serve more customers safely.
On May 22, restaurants across the state will be allowed to reopen at 33% indoor capacity and 100% outdoor capacity. Mayor Dieruf will allow restaurants in Jeffersontown to use a portion of their parking areas and outdoor spaces to seat customers further apart.
Restaurants which share parking or use parking which is not in the immediate vicinity of the business may still use those spaces if the landlord allows, and canopies may be used without walls. All areas must comply will CDC and state guidelines, and fire lanes must be maintained.
“We are extremely thankful for the efforts of our restaurants during this time to provide delicious meals to us, and those meals have made our days brighter. The Order is Jeffersontown’s way of saying thank you in a way that will help our restaurants to increase their service, and which will allow more of our residents and friends to return to their favorite places safely,” Mayor Dieruf said.
The mayor is expected to issue the executive order on May 15.
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