CULVER — The Culver Town Council unanimously passed an ordinance to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the downtown.
A DORA is a state-authorized district where adults 21 and older can purchase alcoholic beverages from participating vendors and consume them outdoors within specifically marked boundaries. Authorized in Indiana in 2023, over 50 Hoosier communities have adopted these zones to boost downtown foot traffic and support local businesses.
Culver Town Manager Kevin Dante outlined the proposed DORA for Culver. He shared that the designated area would run from Madison Street to Jefferson Street on Main Street, and that there were currently 3-4 businesses interested in participating.
The next step will be the town submitting an application on behalf of the businesses wishing to participate to the state for approval in the next two to six weeks.
The ordinance will have a public hearing at the Council’s next meeting, where it will be considered on second reading.
