clevelandMay 5, 2026
Cleveland proposes outdoor drinking zone — a designated refreshment area that would let people carry alcohol in public
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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