Qualifying Counties are those that reside in hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations (less than 15% of hospital capacity) as defined in Executive Order GA-31 as amended.
*A state recommended ’checklist’ is provided for each business type, as well as a ’checklist’ for patrons. For the Latest updates to these ’checklists’ please visit the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas webpage.
Outdoor gatherings: Request form (Updated - September 17, 2020)
Frisco City Council Amends Emergency Ordinance, Extends Disaster Declaration
(September 15, 2020) The Frisco City Council amended its Emergency Ordinance (PDF) continuing the Mayor's amended disaster declaration of public health emergency. This ordinance will remain in effect through October 6, 2020 unless extended by Council.
Masks Required Statewide in Public Spaces
(July 2, 2020) Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order GA-29 (PDF) requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces. Exceptions include, but not limited to, children under 10; eating, drinking or seated in restaurants; exercising outdoors; swimming; and driving with family passengers. This order became effective July 3 at noon. Read full release
Open Frisco: Restaurants - Expanded outside dining options (Updated: June 18, 2020)
The City of Frisco is committed to helping restaurants open as safely as possible. Restaurant owners interested in temporarily expanding outdoor seating availability (PDF) to maximize capacity are welcome to contact Development Services.
Please contact: Philip Climer, Building Official at 972-292-5338, or by Email.
Local Grants
Visit our Local Grants page to learn more about the City of Frisco county-based grants available to qualified Frisco residents and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Open Frisco at a glance guide (Last updated September 18, 2020)
Does My Business Qualify?
Use this City of Frisco tool to calculate your business capacity.
Enter your business name or address and hit ‘return’. The tool will show your approved maximum occupancy and calculate your capacity. You’ll also find a color-coded column signaling whether you can ‘open’ under Phases I or II of the ‘Open Texas’ plan. Similar to a traffic signal, ‘Green’ means ‘Yes, you can open’. ‘Red’ means ‘No, you cannot open yet’ and ‘Yellow’ means ‘Slow down and call us.’
If your business is listed but does not return an occupancy or you believe the occupancy is incorrect, you may submit a request for Maximum Occupancy Determination or Appeal to the Building Inspections Division for consideration by emailing the attached for to the email address above. Maximum Occupant Load Determination Form (PDF)
Expedited Permitting Process
We are excited there is movement toward opening Texas businesses back up in a phased and safe manner. We’re providing information to assist businesses preparing to open as soon as possible after restrictions are lifted.
While the documents do not change any current emergency ordinance provisions in place, the documents do provide information about an expedited process for any permitting businesses that may need to re-open or continue to operate on a limited-service basis. Please feel free to contact us by email or phone (listed in the documents) with any questions. We look forward to assisting you!
Unemployment: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) encourages you to apply for benefits by utilizing the online claim portal, or by calling the Tele-Center at 1-800-939-6631 any day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. if you your employment.
Job seekers: Visit TWC’s webpage or discover which businesses are hiring in our area by visiting WorkInTexas.com.