The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting communities throughout the world and Spartanburg is no different. We've created this page to compile resources and news that can help you and your family navigate this difficult and confusing time in our community.
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting communities throughout the world and Spartanburg is no different. We've created this page to compile resources and news that can help you and your family navigate this difficult and confusing time in our community.
On Monday, August 24, City Coucnil voted to extend the City's mask ordinance for 60 days. The ordinance requires the following:
• All persons entering a grocery store or pharmacy in the City must wear a mask or suitable face covering while inside the establishment.
• All restaurants, retail stores, salons, barber shops, grocery stores, and pharmacies in the City must require their employees to wear a face covering at all times while having face to face interaction with the public.
• All persons entering City facilities must wear a mask or suitable face covering while inside the building
All persons who fail to comply will be subject to a fine of $25.
All businesses that fail to comply will be subject to a fine of $100.
The following City Parks & Recreation amenities are open to the public:
Community Centers
C.C. Woodson Community Center, Northwest Recreation Center, and Thornton Activity Center are closed until further notice. This includes all center programming and rentals. We will be coordinating with area school districts and community partners on supportive services provided through our facilities during this time period.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, the City of Spartanburg has canceled or postponed all City-produced events through October, 2020 in order to adhere to recommended social distancing guidelines necessary to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, no permits will be issued for private events through October, 2020. The City is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will follow guidance from the CDC and DHEC regarding any further closings, postponements and/or cancelations.
In accordance with the South Carolina Governor's Executive Order issued on May 21, 2020, all residents and visitors in the City of Spartanburg are still encouraged to limit social gatherings to no more than 10 people and to practice social distancing in accordance with CDC guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Dining guidelines
In accordance with the State requirements, restaurant dining is allowed at establishments space with the following requirements:
Entertainment venues and facilities
The following entertainment venues and facilities are allowed to open beginning Friday, May 22:
The following recreational and "close-contact" business types are allowed to open beginning, Monday, May 18 (Please see guidelines for these business types here):
Recreational and athletic facilities
Close-contact service providers
The following business types are allowed to open but limited to 20 percent of normal occupancy and must enforce social distancing and sanitation practices in accordance with CDC and SCDHEC guidelines.
All jury trials are postponed until further notice. Non-jury trials and other hearings may continue on an as-needed-basis based on emergencies or exigent circumstances.
Only attorneys, their clients, pro se defendants, and necessary witnesses will be allowed inside the courtroom for municipal court proceedings until further notice.
All fines, traffic citations, or court payments should be paid online at the link below.
If you do not have the ability to make online payment, or if you need to speak with someone regarding any of the following, contact the Municipal Court by phone at (864)596-2038.
• Restitution payments
• Change of address
• Request for a jury trial
• Jury duty or juror service
• Rescheduled court dates
• Extensions on payment plans
• A copy of a paid receipt for DMV
Temporary Building Permitting Steps
• Print out the appropriate permit application from the list in the link below (printed permits are also available in the vestibule of our offices at 440 S Church St.).
After completing the application:
• Scan the application and send it to City staff by email at jflorek@cityofspartanburg.org, cteague@cityofspartanburg.org and bbush@cityofspartanburg.org (Please include ALL email addresses) or by fax at 864-596-2833.
• Alternately, completed applications may be left in the dropbox at 440 S Church St.
• Approval notification will be emailed to applicant
• Applicant can then pay appropriate fees online by following the link below.
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Check out our simple tutorial on how to make a face covering for yourself using materials from home.
A series of video updates from City leadership on COVID-19 and the our efforts to limit its spread in our community.
Clean your hands often
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
• Practice social distancing measures such as not attending gatherigns, holding teleconferences instead of in-person meetings, cooking instead of dining out, etc.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Try to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and other people in public spaces. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you are sick
• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect regularly
• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Wear a face mask
• The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus Information
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Coronavirus Information
SC COVID-19 testing data & projections
Medical University of South Carolina Virtual Coronavirus Screening
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Coronavirus Information
All members of the public are strongly encouraged to take advantage of our online payment option for all City fees and fines at the link below.
CommunityWorks is offering small business and nonprofits in Spartanburg guidance on Federal and State relief funding and personalized buisness coaching. See the link below for details.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce, SC Department of Revenue, SC Department of Insurance have created a single location where businesses can find answers and resources to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Details are available at the link below.
