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Application for temporary use due to the use of open spaces such as restaurants to respond to the effects of COVID-19 infection (this provisional measure ended on March 31, 2023)

Last update date April 1, 2023

 As a provisional measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, we have organized the handling of temporary use to avoid "3 C" conducted by restaurants and other restaurants in open spaces.
 Please refer to the following information when applying for temporary use approval.

Period covered

 Until Friday, March 31, 2023
(Extended until Friday, September 30, 2022)

The provisional measures ended on March 31, 2023.

Requirements for temporary use

Purpose

 As a measure to avoid "three dense" (dense, sealed, close), which is a measure against COVID-19 infection, temporary take-out sales and food and drink on the terrace.

Applicant

 Councils, etc., consisting of local residents and organizations, including local governments
 Urban Renewal Promotion Corporation or Regional Revitalization Promotion Corporation
 Private organizations supported by local governments
 Shopping Street Promotion Association, Chamber of Commerce
 Open space manager or building owner

 ※If you are considering at an individual store, consult the open space manager or building owner, and from the open space manager or building owner.
  Please apply for it.
 ※In addition, attachments such as statements of position about support may be necessary from town development department and group, related ward bureau having jurisdiction over area.

Scope of use

・While avoiding "three dense" should be kept to the minimum necessary range.
  Example: When setting up seats, the number of seats in the indoor and outdoor combined should be less than or equal to or less than the number of seats before the countermeasures, while keeping the distance between each seat.
    / Desks and signboards for takeout should be installed in one place.
・In principle, secure a pedestrian space with a width of 2.0 m or more so as not to hinder the traffic of general pedestrians
・Do not place desks, seats, etc. in spaces that are necessary for safety, such as evacuation routes

Other requirements

・Acquisition of the open space manager
・Desks, seats, etc. can be easily removed.
 Proper management can be performed properly, such as removing outside business hours and when installation is undesirable due to bad weather or congestion.
・Consult with the Health Sanitation Division to give due consideration to food hygiene.
・Coordinating with town development departments, groups, and related ward bureaus that have jurisdiction over the area.
・During the period of use, indicate the contents of use, range of use, and period at a position close to the public vacant lot display board.
・After the period of use, attach a photo showing the situation at the time of use.
 Submit a temporary report on the temporary use of open space for COVID-19 infection control

Main town development departments, groups, and related ward bureaus that have jurisdiction over the area
Target groupConsultation Desk
Person of town development groupUrban Development Bureau
 Local town development section   :045-671-2667
 Urban Regeneration Division      : 045-671-2673
 Yokohama Station, Minato Mirai Promotion Section: 045-671-2038
People in the shopping districtEconomic Affairs Bureau Commercial Promotion Division     : 045-671-3488
Other groupsPlease consult with the relevant ward office that has jurisdiction over the relevant organization or region.
Those who do not fall under the above groupsPolicy Bureau Co-creation Promotion Division     : 045-671-4395
Urban Development Bureau Urban Design Office: 045-671-3850

Procedure Flow

Documents to be submitted

At the time of application

 (2) Guide map that shows the location of the application site
 (3) Open space map, etc. (Disclosing the scope of use within the open space)
 (4) Layout diagrams, etc. (those that show the details of "3 dense" measures)
 (5) Materials that show the management method of the installation (management system, storage location when removal, etc.)
 (6) Statements of opinion on support from local governments (if necessary)

At the time of report

 (2) Photos during temporary use

Others

 About road private use, please confirm page of Road and Highway Bureau management section.

 When selling food outdoors and setting up seats, please check the Health and Social Welfare Bureau Food Sanitation Division page.

For inquiries to this page

Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Guidance Department Urban Architecture Division

Phone: 045-671-4525

Phone: 045-671-4525

Fax: 045-681-2438

Email address: kc-shigaichikenchiku@city.yokohama.jp

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