The document outlines a phased reopening framework for the City of Rehoboth Beach. Phase 0 allows access to the beach and boardwalk for exercise with removed benches and limitations on activities. Phase 0.5 reopens the beach for additional activities with distancing requirements. Phase 1 maintains Phase 0.5 guidelines while replacing some benches and opening City Hall by appointment. Phases 2 and 3 will further relax restrictions with the goal of full reopening.
2. Phase 0 (May 15):
DRAFT
• Beach and Boardwalk open for exercise andbusiness
access (6 AM – 10 PM)
• Beach open for dog walking
• Benches removed from Boardwalk, Bandstand, and
Rehoboth Avenue
• Clean bathrooms multiple times per day
• Open tennis courts at Deauville and running club at
Grove Park w/ limitations
• Farmers Market open w/limitations
• Restrooms open City-wide
• City Hall and Convention Center remain closed
• Playground equipment remain closed
• All events cancelled thru July 5th
• Parking Meters/Permits suspended thru May 29
• State of Emergency w/ 16
Modifications
State of Delaware Rehoboth Beach
3. Phase 0.5 (May 22, 2020):
DRAFT
• Beach and Boardwalk reopened May 22nd at 5:00
PM (including sunbathing, swimming, and
enforcement of normal beach regulations)
• Maintain 6 ft distance on beach
• Face coverings required on Boardwalk,
recommended on beach
• Demarcate 6 ft intervals at retail businesses(where
lines likely to form)
• City seasonal staff as Beach Ambassadors toeducate
beachgoers (social distancing, face coverings,and
large gatherings)
• Allow beach umbrella & chair rentals
• Dogs no longer allowed on beach (10PM May21)
• Parking Meters/Permits suspended thru May 29
• Clean bathrooms, pavilions, and shower towers
multiple times per day
• State of Emergency w/ 16
Modifications
State of Delaware Rehoboth Beach
4. Phase 1 (June 1, 2020):
State of Delaware Rehoboth Beach
• Beach and Boardwalk remain open
with guidelines from Phase 0.5
• Replace limited benches on Boardwalk,
Bandstand, and Rehoboth Avenue
• Open City Hall (appointments only)
• Parking Meters/Permits in effect TBD
• Playground equipment remain closed
• All events cancelled thru July 5th
DRAFT
5. Phase 2 (TBD):
State of Delaware Rehoboth Beach
• Beach and Boardwalk open with
broader limitations
• Open City Hall & Convention Center
w/ limitations
• Replace additional benches on
Boardwalk, Bandstand and Rehoboth
Avenue
DRAFT
6. Phase 3 (TBD):
State of Delaware Rehoboth Beach
• Beach and Boardwalk open, limited
physical distancing protocols
• Replace additional benches on
Boardwalk, Bandstand and Rehoboth
Avenue
• Open playground equipment
DRAFT
