By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org
The City of Wyoming has issued guidance that temporarily allows local restaurants to expand outdoor seating arrangements. Today, Mayor Jack A. Poll signed an emergency order that increases outdoor restaurant seating during the coronavirus pandemic. The order is designed to support local restaurants that are reopening with reduced indoor capacity.
To take advantage of the new guidelines, business owners will need to apply and be approved for the expanded seating area. Before submitting their application, applicants are encouraged to contact staff to discuss their plan and any questions they may have. The planning staff can be reached at plan_info@wyomingmi.gov or 616-530-7258, Monday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once an application with relevant plans and information is submitted to the planning office, they will be promptly reviewed for approval. The full emergency order with application instructions can be found online at wyomingmi.gov/coronavirus.
“Wyoming is home to a variety of excellent restaurants that feature cuisines from around the world,” Poll said. “I’m excited to give restaurant owners an opportunity to jumpstart their businesses as we rebound from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. With the support of the community I know they’ll be successful. I welcome everyone in West Michigan to join us for a meal in Wyoming.”
Wyoming City Hall building will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8 with visitor requirements such as answering COVID-19 screening questions, wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In-person visitors will be able to access City Hall through the 28th Street, front entrance. Community members are encouraged to continue using online and drive-up window services to limit contact points. City Hall’s hours remain Monday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
