Executive Order Waiving Special Event Permit Fees Associated with Outdoor Dining Activities

By Order of the Director of Emergency Services, the City will waive all special event permitting fees that would in the normal course be imposed on existing businesses in the City that are seeking approval to conduct outdoor dining.  

Executive Order Requiring Indoor Business Closures and Face Coverings as to Align with California Department of Public Health Officer’s Order

Executive Order Requiring Face Coverings is Amended to Align with California Department of Public Health Officer’s Order

The City’s Emergency Services Director cause the City’s face covering order to align with the State Public Health Officer’s Order, while also including provisions to allow for the use of a face shield when medical conditions otherwise render wearing a face covering infeasible.

Gov. Newsom Issues Statewide Order to Wear Face Masks

California Department of Public Health Publishes Guidance for the mandated use of face coverings. 

Executive Order Requiring Face Coverings is Amended to Align with County Public Health Officer’s Order

City Council directed that the City’s Emergency Services Director cause the City’s face covering order to align with the County Public Health Officer’s Order, while also including provisions to allow for the use of a face shield when medical conditions otherwise render wearing a face covering infeasible.

Executive Order Requiring Face Coverings is Amended

Irvine Disaster Council amends Executive Order requiring all retail personnel and patrons in the City of Irvine to wear face coverings, until further notice. Businesses must post signage 

City Council Approves Four-Phase Reopening Plan and Drive-Through Testing

The Irvine City Council approved a four-phase plan for reopening City facilities, services, and programs. Tennis and pickleball courts set to reopen. Summer programs will be modified to include drive-in movies and concerts. Citywide drive-through testing program approved.

City Council Votes to Reopen Golf Courses

Effective May 1, 2020, Irvine-based golf courses may reopen to the public following a structured set of guidelines for the protection of public health.

Irvine Disaster Council Releases Executive Order

Irvine Disaster Council releases Executive Order requiring all retail personnel and patrons in the City of Irvine to wear face coverings.

City Council Adopts Resolutions Pertaining to COVID-19: Landlords, Evictions and Preventative Measures

At its March 24, 2020 meeting, the Irvine City Council approved a number of resolutions pertaining to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. 

Irvine Community Centers Closed to the Public

In an effort to ensure the safety of City staff and the public, all Community Centers will be closed, effective Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m.

City of Irvine Leaders Close City Hall, Proclaim Local Emergency in Response to COVID-19

City of Irvine officials issued a proclamation declaring a local emergency, announced the closure of City Hall, and took additional steps to protect the public and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Governor Newsom Issues New Executive Order Further Enhancing State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a new executive order further enhancing California’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.