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Lizeht Zepeda
Senior Business Assistance OfficerPhone: 510-620-6653
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
To view data on businesses that received California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants in Richmond, visit: https://www.transparentrichmond.org/City-Manager/California-Small-Business-Covid-19-Relief-Grant-Pr/pf6x-mcsk. This data includes all California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant Program awardees as of 5-13-2021 that applied in Contra Costa County with the Business City as Richmond, Point Richmond, or Hilltop and various spellings of the three aforementioned names.
Over $2.7 million dollars was awarded to 271 businesses. The average award size was $10,029.51.
To view more visualizations and analysis regarding this data, visit: COVID-19 Resources and Data. Some data can be seen below.
Contra Costa County Stay at Home Order
For information regarding Contra Costa County Stay at Home Order and other COVID-19 information visit, Contra Costa County Health Services.
Health officials caution that it is now more important than ever to follow the state health guidance for physical distancing and use of face coverings, to keep everyone safe and healthy during the holiday season.
Following the heath guidance for physical distancing and face coverings, practicing good hand hygiene and staying home when you feel sick are also key to continuing Contra Costa’s progress against the pandemic.
Temporary Outdoor Dining and Curbside Retail
There are different options available for businesses to temporarily expand their business outdoors and comply with State and County COVID-19 safety protocols.
The City of Richmond has created a PowerPoint to describe and outline the different options, application process.
Private Property
The Temporary Use Permit allows businesses to use private areas, such as parking lots, for outdoor dining and seating, outdoor merchandise displays, and outdoor community assembly. The Temporary Use Permit fees have been waived, and the permit is valid until December 31, 2020. To apply, submit the following to planning@ci.richmond.ca.us:
1. Complete the Temporary Use Permit Application. On the application check “Temporary Use Permit”
2. Submit a Site Plan (indicating the areas and locations of outdoor dining, sales, and/or assembly)
Please note that all operations must adhere to all Federal and State regulations and guidelines from the Contra Costa County Health Officer as related to COVID-19
For questions call, (510) 620-6706 or email planning@ci.richmond.ca.us.
Public Right-of-Ways
Businesses may apply to use public right-of-ways such as sidewalks adjacent to their business, to temporarily expand capacity outdoors by applying for a Temporary Outdoor Dining and Retail permit through the Community Services Department. A complete application will need to include a site diagram, assurance of following all proper safety standards, and a Certificate of liability insurance. Temporary Outdoor Dining and Curbside Retail Application
For questions contact, CSDregistration@ci.richmond.ca.us or call (510) 620-6793.
Parklet
For more information and to discuss your application email RichmondParking@ci.richmond.ca.us or call (510) 621-1718.
Temporary Outdoor Dining and Curbside Retail Application
Parklet Application Checklist
San Francisco Business Times: Richmond Supplement
The San Francisco Business Times has published a supplemental issue featuring Richmond. This issue highlights the assets and amenities that make Richmond one of the best options for business in Bay Area, and profiles a variety of companies that call Richmond home. Please follow the link to read and share this wonderful profile of Richmond:
2022 San Francisco Business Times Richmond Supplement