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Council renews and expands Wooster’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, extends hours and footprint
Summary
The City Council adopted an ordinance renewing the DORA program and expanding its geographic footprint and hours to 10 a.m.–11 p.m. daily; business leaders and the chamber told council they view the program as an economic success.
The Wooster City Council on June 16 adopted Ordinance 2025-10, renewing and expanding the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). The ordinance extends the program’s hours to 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, and enlarges the DORA footprint in downtown areas identified by organizers.
Why it matters: Local business leaders said the program, launched in 2020, helped restaurants and downtown businesses recover from pandemic-era restrictions and has…
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