As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FACE MASKS AND FACE COVERINGS
Masks and face coverings include, but are not limited to
cloth (e.g., homemade sewn, quick cut, bandana), surgical masks, N-95
respirators and face shields.
All persons shall wear a face mask or face covering which shall
be worn covering the nose and mouth of the wearer at all times in
the Village of Croton-on-Hudson when present in or on any public property
or public space, including but not limited to any park, recreational
facility, Village building, sidewalk, street, parking lot or plaza,
when unable to maintain a distance of six feet from another person
who is not a member of the same household.
All persons shall wear a face mask or face covering which shall
be worn covering the nose and mouth of the wearer at all times when
on private property located in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, including
but not limited to business and professional offices, retail and personal
service establishments, restaurants, child-care facilities, places
of public accommodation, private clubs and religious establishments,
when unable to maintain a distance of six feet from another person
who is not a member of the same household. Residential property is
exempted from the aforementioned requirements.
[Amended 1-19-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
A. Face masks
or face coverings shall not be required to be worn by any child under
the age of two or by anyone who is unable to medically tolerate a
face covering.
B. Face masks
or face coverings shall not be required to be worn if individuals
maintain a distance of at least six feet from another person. Individuals
who reside in the same household shall not be required to wear a face
mask or face covering if located within six feet of each other.
C. Drivers
traveling alone or exclusively with members of their households in
a motor vehicle do not need to wear face coverings.
D. Individuals
are not required to wear a face mask or face covering when they are
actively eating and/or drinking, or while seated at a restaurant.