Council approves designated outdoor refreshment area for downtown Brownsburg

Anna Ziebel presented a map and summary of the proposed designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) for downtown Brownsburg, explaining that the ordinance defines boundaries, hours, signage and enforcement for allowing patrons 21 and older to purchase, carry and consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the DORA during events or while shopping.

The council moved to approve ordinance 20-26-11 on a second/third reading motion and adopted it by voice vote. "This ordinance outlines the town of Brownsburg set conditions, including boundaries, hours, signage, and enforcement requirements," Ziebel said while summarizing the DORA plan. Council members asked no further substantive questions and the measure passed.

Council staff will proceed with the administrative steps required to implement the DORA and work with licensing vendors and enforcement as specified in the ordinance.