Operating Guidance for Businesses and Events During the Pandemic

All Businesses

The Arizona Department of Health Services and Gov. Doug Ducey's Executive Order 2020-40 have established operating guidance for all Arizona businesses. It states:

Any business, whether for-profit or non-profit, institution, profession or entity that physically operates in the State of Arizona and serves the public or is an employer shall develop, establish, implement and enforce policies that adopt guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to limit and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 including the following:

Promoting healthy hygiene practices;
Intensifying cleaning, disinfection and ventilation practices;
Monitoring for sickness;
Ensuring physical distancing;
Requiring face coverings when physical distancing is not feasible;
Providing necessary protective equipment;
Allowing for and encouraging teleworking where feasible;
Providing plans, where possible, to return to work in phases; and
Limiting the congregation of groups of no more than 10 persons when feasible and in relation to the size of the location.

Read the full guidance: Arizona Requirements for All Businesses Operating in Arizona

The State of Arizona and Pima County have established requirements for the operation of businesses and other establishments that protect the public and workers from the transmission of COVID-19. This page aggregates all of that information for easy reference by all types of businesses.

Business, groups, nonprofits or other organizations seeking to host events, expos, celebrations or other activities involving more than 50 people in Pima County can find guidance for hosting such events on this page, and apply for permits as needed.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Requirements

Stop the Spread Proclamation

The Board of Supervisors in May, with a revision in July, passed a Proclamation that governs all restaurants and other establishments serving food to the public, plus gyms and hotels with pools, and area tourist attractions on County property. The Proclamation seeks to slow or prevent the spread of COVID-19 by requiring wellness checks of employees, mandates employees wear face coverings, increases sanitation standards, sets occupancy limits and more. Businesses that meet the requirements will be assisted by the County via metro area marketing effort promoting these businesses as Ready for You.
More information:
Proclamation Governing Operation of Restaurants, Bars, Pools and Attractions
Pima County's Ready For You program

Face Mask Resolution

At the request of the Pima County Health Department, and following advice from the Centers for Disease Control and the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Pima County Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 2020-49 June 19 requiring everyone in Pima County to wear a face covering until further notice from the Health Department. The Resolution affects all businesses and establishments in the County.
Resolution Requiring the Wearing of Face Coverings
Learn more about why face masks are effective at stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Pima County Requirements for Hosting Festivals, Events or Celebrations

Gov. Doug Ducey's Executive Order 2020-43 limits public gatherings during the pandemic to under 50 people. Any gathering more than that requires the organizer to seek a permit from the County Health Department. If you are seeking to host an event please follow the below guidance from the Health Department.
Special Event Application during COVID-19
Consumer Health and Food Safety Permit Webpage for more information

State Guidance:

Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, have published guidance for all types of businesses in Arizona. Pima County's requirements includes the state's guidance, but not all businesses in Pima County are regulated or permitted by the County. Please review the below for more information about operating these types of businesses during the pandemic.
Restaurants
Gym and Fitness Centers
Bars Serving Food
Bars Not Serving Food
Theaters
Pools and Waterparks