Town of Danville, Indiana

What is a DORA?

DORA stands for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.

A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area allows patrons 21 years of age and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved alcoholic beverage permittees and carry those beverages outdoors for consumption within the designated DORA boundaries.

All alcoholic beverages must:

• Be purchased from a business licensed by the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission (ATC)

• Be served in an official DORA-approved cup

• Remain within the Social District boundaries

In Danville, the DORA is known as the Danville Social District.

Where is the Danville Social District located?

Please refer to the official Danville Social District map, which outlines the approved boundaries. Alcoholic beverages must remain within these posted boundaries at all times.

What are the hours of the Danville Social District?

The Danville Social District is in effect:

Monday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Alcohol consumption outside these hours is not permitted in the Danville Social District.

Can I walk anywhere with my Social District beverage?

No. You must remain within the posted Social District boundaries shown on the official map. Alcoholic beverages may not be taken outside the district.

Can patrons enter or leave a business with alcoholic beverages?

Yes. An approved alcoholic beverage permittee may allow patrons to exit their establishment into the Social District with no more than two (2) open alcoholic beverages, provided they are in approved DORA cups.

What alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Social District?

Participating permittees may sell beer, wine, and liquor, subject to their ATC license and individual offerings.

Can I bring my own alcohol or pour it into a DORA cup?

No. Only alcoholic beverages purchased from approved Social District participating businesses and poured directly into an official DORA cup at the time of sale are permitted.

Can alcohol purchased outside the Social District be brought in?

No. Alcoholic beverages purchased outside the Social District boundaries or from non-participating permittees may not be consumed in public areas within the Social District.

Can businesses within the Social District prohibit alcohol on their property?

Yes. Businesses located within the Social District may, on a non-discriminatory basis, choose to prohibit patrons from entering their establishment with alcoholic beverages.

Look for signs indicating whether drinks are permitted inside or outside a business.

Can approved permittees serve alcohol on patios without fencing?

Yes. For approved alcoholic beverage permittees located within the Social District, patios are not required to be enclosed by fencing or other barriers, unless otherwise required by law.

Is there a fee to participate as an approved Social District permittee?

At this time, the Town of Danville does not charge a participation fee.

Approved permittees are responsible for purchasing official DORA cups through a Town-approved local vendor. Contact the Community Engagement Coordinator with questions. 

How does a business apply to participate in the Danville Social District?

Alcoholic beverage permittees located within the Social District may apply by completing:

Indiana ATC State Form 57288
https://www.in.gov/atc/files/57288-fill-in.pdf

The form must be submitted to the Town of Danville for approval prior to filing with the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.

I operate a food truck or temporary vendor. Can I sell alcohol during an event?

Yes, provided you:

• Hold a valid ATC alcoholic beverage permit

• Complete State Form 57288

• Obtain Town approval prior to ATC submission

• Purchase official DORA label for cups through the Town’s approved vendor

Who is the primary point of contact for the Danville Social District?

Community Engagement Coordinator
Town of Danville
Phone: 317-745-4180 ext. 5205

How do approved businesses order DORA labels for cups?

Approved and temporary vendors that have submitted all required documentation may order official DORA cups through a Town-approved local vendor, as outlined in the Danville Social District ordinance.