ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, APPROVING the continued operations of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, known as the “DORA at the Banks,” for an additional five years pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.”

Committee

Cincinnati City Council

Requested by

Housing & Growth

Introduced

January 23, 2026

On agenda

February 4, 2026

Passed

February 4, 2026

Enacted

February 4, 2026

Enactment no.

0031-2026

Where it was heard

Cincinnati City Council Feb 4, 2026 Passed Emergency Pass Cincinnati City Council Feb 4, 2026 Emergency clause to remain Pass Cincinnati City Council Feb 4, 2026 Suspension of the three readings Pass Housing & Growth Feb 3, 2026 Recommend Passage Emergency Cincinnati City Council Jan 28, 2026 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee

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