COVID-19 Temporary Outdoor Services Program for Hair Salons, Barbershops, and Personal Care Establishments
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The County has developed the COVID-19 Temporary Outdoor Services Program for hair salons, barbershops, and personal care establishments in unincorporated Los Angeles County that are interested in expanding services into private walkways and parking facilities and the public sidewalk.

Which option is right for you?

Eligible business owners may apply to provide services

on a public sidewalk: Temporary Sidewalk Services Permit
in an on-site, private parking lot or walkway: Temporary Onsite Outdoor Services Permit
in an off-site, private parking lot or walkway: Temporary Offsite Outdoor Services Permit

If you are unsure if your business is in unincorporated LA County, you may check here: https://pw.lacounty.gov/general/servicelocator

Temporary Sidewalk Services Permit

Eligible business owners may apply to Public Works to receive a no-fee, temporary permit to utilize the sidewalk adjacent to their business for outdoor services.

Business owners are eligible for this temporary permit if their business is:

Located in an unincorporated County community
Adjacent to a sidewalk maintained by Public Works

Cost: Free

Read the Guidelines: The Sidewalk Services Guidelines For Hair Salons Barbershops, and Personal Care Establishments Located in Unincorporated Los Angeles County outline the responsibilities and requirements (including legal and insurance requirements) for business owners.

Temporary Permit Expiration: June 30, 2021, unless extended by the County based on the County Health Officer Orders.

How To Apply: Follow the step-by-step instructions to apply through EPIC-LA, the County's Electronic Permitting & Inspections portal or complete the COVID-19 Temporary Sidewalk Services Application and return to Public Works as instructed on the application.

For additional information, please view the Frequently Asked Questions or contact Public Works' Land Development Division at (626) 458-3129.

Temporary Onsite Outdoor Services Permit

Eligible business owners may work with Regional Planning to obtain a Special Events Permit (SEP) for temporary outdoor services on privately owned walkways or parking facilities on the same property as the business within an unincorporated Los Angeles County community.

Business owners are eligible for the permit if the proposed establishment:

Is located in an unincorporated County community
Has an on-site walkway or parking facility

Cost: $234

Read the Guidelines: The Temporary Outdoor Services Guidelines for Private Walkways and On-Site/Off-Site Parking Facilities outline the responsibilities and requirements for business owners.

Temporary Permit Expiration: Concurrent with end of the County’s proclamation of an emergency and declaration of a local health emergency.

How To Apply: Follow the step-by-step instructions to apply through EPIC-LA, the County’s Electronic Permitting & Inspections portal.

For questions, please contact Regional Planning at zoningldcc@planning.lacounty.gov or (213) 974-6411.

Reference Documents:

Temporary Offsite Outdoor Services Permit

Eligible business owners may work with Regional Planning to obtain a Special Events Permit (SEP) for temporary outdoor services on privately owned walkways or parking facilities located on a different property than the business, within an unincorporated Los Angeles County community.