The requirement to wear a Facial Covering imposed by this chapter does not apply to the following locations and situations:
(a) Any person who:
(1) Cannot wear a Facial Covering because of a medical condition, mental health condition or disability;
(2) Is unable to remove the Facial Covering without assistance; and
(3) Should not wear Facial Coverings under current CDC, Ohio Department of Health or Licking County Department of Health guidance.
A person shall not be required to produce documentation of the medical condition, mental health condition or disability to qualify for this exemption.
(b) Any person under ten (10) years of age;
(c) Restaurant and bar patrons while seated;
(d) Persons on or in school or school district facilities. While all schools and school districts in Granville are strongly encouraged to follow the provisions of this chapter, this exemption is provided so that schools and school districts may follow applicable regulations and guidelines promulgated by their respective governing bodies and the Ohio and United States Departments of Education;
(e) Persons on or in religious facilities. While all religious facilities in Granville are strongly encouraged to follow the provisions of this chapter, this exemption is provided so as not to encroach upon or interfere with the constitutional guaranty of the free exercise of religion;
(f) In setting where it is not feasible or practicable to wear a Facial Covering, such as while receiving dental services, personal care services, government services or medical treatments; or while swimming; or while temporarily removing a Facial Covering for identification purposes;
(g) While activity engaged in exercise or recreational activity in a gym or other similar indoor facility, so long as physical separation of at least six (6) feet is maintained and the person wears a Facial Covering when not actively engaged in such activity;
(h) When an individual is in his or her work office, conference room, or other workspace that is not intended for use by the general public;
(i) When communicating with an individual who is hearing-impaired and such communication requires the mouth to be visible; and
(j) Persons while acting in their official capacity as a public safety employee or emergency responder, when wearing a Facial Covering would interfere with or limit their ability to carry out their official duties or functions. These include police and peace officers, firefighters, and other public safety or emergency medical personnel who support public safety operations, as well as persons complying with the directions of public safety employees or emergency responders.
(Ord. 14-2020. Passed 7-15-20.)