Welcome to Downtown Bellefontaine's DORA!
Established in 2020 for Special Events Only, the City of Bellefontaine's DORA is a designated public area where alcoholic beverages can be purchased in a designated cup from permitted establishments and carried within the district.
The DORA enhances Bellefontaine's revitalized downtown, encouraging more community members and visitors to stroll the area during special events. Keep up with Downtown Bellefontaine Ohio on Facebook to catch all of the upcoming events, and learn more about the City of Bellefontaine's Downtown DORA below!
The DORA enhances Bellefontaine's revitalized downtown, encouraging more community members and visitors to stroll the area during special events. Keep up with Downtown Bellefontaine Ohio on Facebook to catch all of the upcoming events, and learn more about the City of Bellefontaine's Downtown DORA below!
Where is Bellefontaine's Downtown DORA?
In accordance with O.R.C. 4301.82 [B] [1] [b], the boundaries of the City of Bellefontaine DORA are shown below. This area contains 46.14 Acres.
1. Kiyomi Sushi & Steak House, 120 W. Columbus Ave.
2. Holland Theatre, 127 E. Columbus Ave.
3. Putt & Play Golf Center, 209 W. Columbus Ave.
4. The Beer Vault, 149 W. Columbus Ave.
5. The Flying Pepper Cantina, 137 W. Columbus Ave.
6. Bella Vino Events & Wine Room, 112 S. Main St. Suite 2
7. Six Hundred Downtown, 108 S. Main St.
8. Roundhouse Depot Brewing Company, 217 w. Columbus Ave.
9. Brewfontaine, 211 S. Main St.
10. Syndicate, 213 S. Main St.
11. The Olive Tree, 121 W Chillicothe Ave.
2. Holland Theatre, 127 E. Columbus Ave.
3. Putt & Play Golf Center, 209 W. Columbus Ave.
4. The Beer Vault, 149 W. Columbus Ave.
5. The Flying Pepper Cantina, 137 W. Columbus Ave.
6. Bella Vino Events & Wine Room, 112 S. Main St. Suite 2
7. Six Hundred Downtown, 108 S. Main St.
8. Roundhouse Depot Brewing Company, 217 w. Columbus Ave.
9. Brewfontaine, 211 S. Main St.
10. Syndicate, 213 S. Main St.
11. The Olive Tree, 121 W Chillicothe Ave.
Public Health & Safety
The City of Bellefontaine seeks to use a DORA District in its Historic Downtown.
The city will ensure that adequate sanitation, signage and public safety requirements are met with respect to the DORA. The necessity for portable bathrooms, handicap accessibility, pedestrian mobility, police and fire services, ingress and egress, crowd control, DORA boundary management and other factors will be addressed. Beer, wine and other spirits may be carried through the DORA District in City approved DORA plastic cups.
The Chief of Police shall have the ability to revise or end a DORA event at any time if in his professional opinion it is in the public’s best interest to do so.
The city will ensure that adequate sanitation, signage and public safety requirements are met with respect to the DORA. The necessity for portable bathrooms, handicap accessibility, pedestrian mobility, police and fire services, ingress and egress, crowd control, DORA boundary management and other factors will be addressed. Beer, wine and other spirits may be carried through the DORA District in City approved DORA plastic cups.
The Chief of Police shall have the ability to revise or end a DORA event at any time if in his professional opinion it is in the public’s best interest to do so.
DORA RULESEnjoying the DORA safely and appropriately is very important, so there are a few rules to follow.
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DORA Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I walk anywhere with my DORA cup?
A: NO. Patrons can only carry DORA beverages in the defined area in the approved container. Retail and private establishments may allow DORA beverages or may opt to NOT allow them. Each establishment within the DORA will have their own policy.
Q: What is a DORA cup?
A: A plastic single-use cup designated for all establishments serving alcohol within the DORA. The DORA rules will be provided on a label with each cup.
Q: Can I take my DORA beverage into another establishment?
A: No. Once a DORA beverage has left the business where it was purchased, it must be consumed and the DORA cup disposed of prior to entering another establishment.
Q: What are the hours the DORA will be allowed to operate?
A: The DORA is in effect seven days per week, Monday through Saturday 9 AM to Midnight and Sunday Noon to 9 PM. The city may suspend DORA from time to time at its sole discretion.
Q: How will patrons know the DORA area limits?
A: Signs at key egress and endpoints will be installed on the boundaries. More information can be found on the DORA page on the City website.
Q: Can I pour my own alcohol in the DORA cup and carry it?
A: No. Beverages MUST be purchased from participating vendors. No cans, glass bottles, or outside beverages of any kind are allowed in public areas within DORA boundaries. In addition, DORA beverages may not be taken outside of the DORA route or patrons may be subject to legal consequences.
Q: Will the DORA area become littered, unruly, or noisy due to DORA?
A: Many cities have established DORAs and have had positive experiences. The City of Bellefontaine has multiple trash cans in the DORA area and may require the event sponsor to provide additional receptacles to keep the area clean. The Bellefontaine Police Department will be visibly present during DORA events and will be readily available should concerns arise. Special events may be required to provide additional police and public works staffing on an as needed basis.
A: NO. Patrons can only carry DORA beverages in the defined area in the approved container. Retail and private establishments may allow DORA beverages or may opt to NOT allow them. Each establishment within the DORA will have their own policy.
Q: What is a DORA cup?
A: A plastic single-use cup designated for all establishments serving alcohol within the DORA. The DORA rules will be provided on a label with each cup.
Q: Can I take my DORA beverage into another establishment?
A: No. Once a DORA beverage has left the business where it was purchased, it must be consumed and the DORA cup disposed of prior to entering another establishment.
Q: What are the hours the DORA will be allowed to operate?
A: The DORA is in effect seven days per week, Monday through Saturday 9 AM to Midnight and Sunday Noon to 9 PM. The city may suspend DORA from time to time at its sole discretion.
Q: How will patrons know the DORA area limits?
A: Signs at key egress and endpoints will be installed on the boundaries. More information can be found on the DORA page on the City website.
Q: Can I pour my own alcohol in the DORA cup and carry it?
A: No. Beverages MUST be purchased from participating vendors. No cans, glass bottles, or outside beverages of any kind are allowed in public areas within DORA boundaries. In addition, DORA beverages may not be taken outside of the DORA route or patrons may be subject to legal consequences.
Q: Will the DORA area become littered, unruly, or noisy due to DORA?
A: Many cities have established DORAs and have had positive experiences. The City of Bellefontaine has multiple trash cans in the DORA area and may require the event sponsor to provide additional receptacles to keep the area clean. The Bellefontaine Police Department will be visibly present during DORA events and will be readily available should concerns arise. Special events may be required to provide additional police and public works staffing on an as needed basis.
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