PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Levis Commons submitted an application to the City of Perrysburg for a designated alcoholic-drinking area, called DORA.
If the application is accepted, people would be able to leave bars and restaurants with beer, wine and other spirits to take with them around the center.
Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin approved the request and forwarded the application to city council to be reviewed.
"The Levis Commons submission better explained why it would be beneficial to Perrysburg long-term, and why it would not cause a further impact on city services or safety," he said.
According to Hill Partners, which owns Levis Commons, the designated refreshment areas in downtown Toledo and Sylvania have shown that these areas can bring economic benefits, expanded event options, customer convenience and additional initiatives.
The potential addition to Levis Commons is already sitting well with shoppers like Giana Tankersley from Defiance.
"This is a wonderful walking area, so being able to have a drink and kind of walk around, sit and enjoy it with you friends would be a really nice addition," she said.
A public hearing of the permit application will be reviewed on Sept. 3 at 6:15 p.m.
Once approved, Levis Commons will implement a 30-day roll-out plan to train all participating restaurants, install regulatory signage and increase security staffing.