AGENDA DATE: 5/4/2022
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Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas at The Shops at Stonefield
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request Board Support for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area License at The Shops at Stonefield
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, DeLoria, Johnson, Newberry, Perry
PRESENTER (S): Roger Johnson
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The 2021 General Assembly session revised and expanded several licensing laws administered by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC). One revision renamed the license for "local special events" as "Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas" (DORA) and provided localities with greater opportunities to utilize them. This license allows the consumption of alcoholic beverages within a specific geographic area, including public spaces, and within businesses that are not licensed by the ABC (with permission from the owner). A DORA license is typically utilized for outdoor events that take place in a downtown setting with activities that span more than one block and may be planned for multiple days (i.e., music, art, or holiday festivals). By statute, ABC will only issue a DORA license to a locality, business improvement district, or nonprofit organization (Va. Code ? 4.1-206.2(D)(2)(c)). Such annual license will permit no more than sixteen events and limit an event's duration to three days.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Economic Prosperity - Foster an environment that stimulates diversified job creation, capital investments, and tax revenues that support community goals.
DISCUSSION: Last year, The Shops at Stonefield held "Music on the Lawn" events each Friday night throughout the summer to provide visitors with an outdoor opportunity to enjoy music and food. Each week, a portion of the proceeds from these events benefited a different local non-profit in the community. Stonefield will once again be hosting "Music on the Lawn" events thi...
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