How Hair Salons Can Apply For Newport Beach's Temporary Permits

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Parking areas aren't just for al fresco dining anymore. If you are a Newport Beach business owner looking to provide outdoor hair, nail and massage services, you're in luck, Tuesday.

The City of Newport Beach shared instructions on how to apply for a free City permit to that end, Tuesday, according to spokesperson John Pope.

This is all part of the city's “Fast Track Back to Business” program, established in June to allow restaurants and other commercial businesses to expand into parking lots, sidewalks, or other private and public property to meet State of California physical distancing requirements.

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that, in addition to outdoor dining, hair and nail salons and massage therapy can be provided outdoors, under newly released guidelines.

Unfortunately for piercing and tattoo businesses, those types of facilities who require hygienic equipment are not permitted to operate outdoors.

Newport Beach's emergency temporary use permit, businesses may use parking areas and other property in a manner that provides adequate distancing and does not create a public hazard.

Businesses are inspected to ensure compliance with the permit conditions.

Approved businesses may use temporary banners to promote their services.
For applications and more information, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov