Grand Terraces Business Assistance Program

The City Council of Grand Terrace allocated a maximum of $2,500 a month as economic assistance for restaurants for up two months. This monthly assistance is fully reimbursed directly to the City of Grand Terrace through the State of California CARES Act allocation. Money may be used by businesses to provide COVID-19 related safety measures as well as shading and other amenities for the safe operations of outdoor/parking lot dining. Assistance to Promotoe Outdoor Dinning: On July 13, 2020, Governor Newsom issued an order to prohibit indoor dining at all resutarants and food facilities. In addition, the State Public Health Officer imposed conditions to restaurants that require compiance with employee safety and infection control practicies.  The City of Grand Terrace is assisting local restaurant conformity with COVID-19 State and Health Department regulations by allowing restaurants to continue to provide services via a Temporary Land Use Applications for Outdoor Parking Lot Dining.  The Temporary Outdoor Parking Lot Dining permit will require review and approval by the Planning and Development Services Department through a Land Use Application (the $97.00 fee will be waived). The Land Use Application requires a signature by the legal property owner certifying approval for the proposed temporary use.  Guideline for Financial Assistance The applicant requires compliance with the following guidelines: Temporary Outdoor Parkling Lot Dining areas will be set up by a business to serve patrons normally served in the inerior dining area.  The Temporary Outdoor Parking Lot Dining areas may utilize parking spaces normally used by a business, except for handicap spaces. No accessible path or fire line shall be blocked. The affected business shall not be required to offset the loss of parking spaces elsewhere. A restaurant may use up to three (3) parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of total business lease area (i.e., a 2,000 square foot restaurant may use up to six parking stalls for outdoor dining). An Easy Up canopy, protective parking lot barrier, and temporary outdoor lighting are examples of some of the eligible expenses. Additional information can be obtained at City Hall or call 909-824-6623. For more local news and information click here.