An emergency ordinance introduced at Cleveland City Council on April 24, 2026 would create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the city, establishing regulations for public alcohol consumption within a defined zone. DORAs have become popular economic development tools in Ohio cities to support entertainment districts.
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Cleveland City Council introduced an emergency ordinance declaring a moratorium on zoning permits, certificates of occupancy, and utility permits for data centers citywide. The measure — filed April 24, 2026 as File 556-2026 — signals mounting concern over the power demands, water use, and neighborhood impact of AI-era computing facilities.
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Councilmember Richard A. Starr introduced an emergency ordinance to allocate 50% of revenues from the city’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative for use by Cleveland City Council and to appropriate those funds to the established Neighborhood Equity Fund. The measure (File 460-2026) was filed April 6, 2026, and is currently at first reading.
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