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Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Ordinance: 6939
File Number: 2025-2112
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 111.07 (D) OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA TO ADOPT A NEW
DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA BOUNDARY MAP
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1412, the City has established both temporary and permanent
entertainment districts permitting alcohol possession in outdoor public spaces; and
WHEREAS, 1834 Tavern Lafayette, a new restaurant recently opened in Downtown Fayetteville at 572 W. MLK Jr.
Blvd., is just outside the boundary of Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area and staff recommends
amending the map to enable this new business to participate in the Outdoor Refreshment Area Program; and
WHEREAS, Moonhouse, a new restaurant recently opened in Downtown Fayetteville at 129 W. Lafayette Street, is
just outside the boundary of Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area and staff recommends amending the
map to enable this new business to participate in the Outdoor Refreshment Area Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends subsection (D) of §
111.07 Outdoor Refreshment Area of the Fayetteville City Code adopting a new Downtown Outdoor Refreshment
Area boundary map as shown in Exhibit 1 attached to this Ordinance.
PASSED and APPROVED on December 2, 2025
Approved:
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Molly Rawn, Mayor
Attest:
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Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
This publication was paid for by the City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Amount Paid: $124.64
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2025-2112
Item ID
12/2/2025
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Devin Howland 10/14/2025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (050)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
STAFF IS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE DOWNTOWN
OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA.
Budget Impact:
Account Number Fund
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget $ -
Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ -
Available Budget
Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ -
Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ -
Remaining Budget
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Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number: Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Additional Information Received
Date Received:
11 /25/2025
M M/D D/YYYY
Time:
11:12 AM
00:00 (AM/PM)
From:
Devin Howland, Director of Economic
Name & Title
Develo ment
To:
Name & Title
City Clerk's Office
Agenda Meeting Date:
11/25/2025
MM/DD/YYYY
Civic Clerk Number:
2025-2112
Ex. 2025-994
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CITY OF
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The data contained herein was compiled from various sources for the sofa use and
benefit of the City of Fayetteville Geographic Information System and the public
agencies It se es. Any use of the data by anyone other than the City of Fayeteville
Refreshment Area
sat the sole risk of the user; and by acceptance of this data, the user does hereby
Adopted ORA Area
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agree to indemnify the City of Fayetteville and hold the City of Fayetteville harmless
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including the city's cost of defense, asserted by user t by another arising from the
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Additional Information Received
Date Received:
11 /25/2025
M M/D D/YYYY
Time:
11:12 AM
00:00 (AM/PM)
From:
Devin Howland, Director of Economic
Name & Title
Develo ment
To:
Name & Title
City Clerk's Office
Agenda Meeting Date:
11/25/2025
MM/DD/YYYY
Civic Clerk Number:
2025-2112
Ex. 2025-994
Forwarded to City
Received from Department Head with
Attorney's Office and
City Attorney's Office included.
Department Head
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff
FROM: Devin Howland, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA
RECOMMENDATION:
2025-2112
Staff is recommending approval of an ordinance amending the boundary of the Downtown Outdoor
Refreshment Area.
BACKGROUND:
Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area was established in 2020 following the State of Arkansas'
passage of Act 812, which authorizes municipalities to create designated areas where alcoholic beverages
may be possessed and consumed. The district currently includes more than 70 participating businesses and
has operated successfully for nearly five years without issue.
The Department of Economic Development recently received a request from Matt Taylor, owner of a new
restaurant located at 572 W. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, 1834 Tavern Lafayette, to participate in the ORA program. This
business is currently located just outside of the open consumption district boundary and the request requires a
minor amendment to the district boundary.
Staff has consulted with the Fayetteville Police Department, which expressed no concerns regarding the
proposed amendment, provided that the required signage is implemented appropriately due to the property's
proximity to the state right-of-way along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendment to the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area adds an approved route along West
Prairie Street and South Government Avenue, allowing 1834 Tavern Lafayette to participate in the program.
If approved by the Fayetteville City Council, staff will work closely with the property owner and the Fayetteville
Police Department to ensure that adequate signage is installed to clearly indicate where patrons may and may
not travel while participating in the program, given the business's proximity to state-owned right-of-way along
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. ORA Map Amendment Request 12_2_25, 5. Additional Information
- 2025-2112 Updated ORA Map V2, 6. Additional Information - 2025-2112 Updated Staff Memo, 7. Additional
Information - Updated Ordinance - Amend Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
City Of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Legislation Text
File #: 2025-2112
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 111.07 (D) OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA TO ADOPT A
NEW DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA BOUNDARY MAP
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1412, the City has established both temporary and
permanent entertainment districts permitting alcohol possession in outdoor public spaces; and
WHEREAS, 1834 Tavern Lafayette, a new restaurant recently opened in Downtown Fayetteville at 572
W. MLK Jr. Blvd., is just outside the boundary of Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area
and staff recommends amending the map to enable this new business to participate in the Outdoor
Refreshment Area Program; and
WHEREAS, Moonhouse, a new restaurant recently opened in Downtown Fayetteville at 129 W.
Lafayette Street, is just outside the boundary of Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area
and staff recommends amending the map to enable this new business to participate in the Outdoor
Refreshment Area Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends subsection (D) of
§ 111.07 Outdoor Refreshment Area of the Fayetteville City Code adopting a new Downtown
Outdoor Refreshment Area boundary map as shown in Exhibit 1 attached to this Ordinance.
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ACITY OF
_ FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Blake Rutherford, Senior Advisor to the Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
FROM: Devin Howland, Director of Economic Development
DATE: October 13, 2025
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending approval of an ordinance amending the boundary of the Downtown
Outdoor Refreshment Area.
BACKGROUND:
Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area was established in 2020 following the State
of Arkansas' passage of Act 812, which authorizes municipalities to create designated areas
where alcoholic beverages may be possessed and consumed. The district currently includes
more than 70 participating businesses and has operated successfully for nearly five years
without issue.
The Department of Economic Development recently received a request from Matt Taylor, owner
of a new restaurant located at 572 W. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, 1834 Tavern Lafayette, to participate in
the ORA program. This business is currently located just outside of the open consumption
district boundary and the request requires a minor amendment to the district boundary.
November 25, 2025 Update: After submitting this item for City Council consideration, staff
received an additional request from another restaurant seeking to participate in the Downtown
ORA. Moonhouse, located at 129 W. Lafayette Street at the intersection of St. Charles Avenue,
sits just outside the current open -consumption boundary. Their participation requires a minor
amendment to extend the district along St. Charles Avenue. During the December 2, 2025 City
Council meeting, staff will request that Council amend the original request to adopt the attached
updated version of the Downtown ORA map.
Staff has consulted with the Fayetteville Police Department, which expressed no concerns
regarding the proposed amendments, provided that the required signage is implemented
appropriately due to the property's proximity to the state right-of-way along Martin Luther King
Jr. Boulevard.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendment to the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area adds an approved
route along West Prairie Street and South Government Avenue, allowing 1834 Tavern Lafayette
to participate in the program.
November 25, 2025 Update: The proposed amendment to the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment
Area also adds an approved route along St. Charles Avenue, allowing Moonhouse to participate
in the program.
If approved by the Fayetteville City Council, staff will work closely with the property owner and
the Fayetteville Police Department to ensure that adequate signage is installed to clearly
indicate where patrons may and may not travel while participating in the program, given the
business's proximity to state-owned right-of-way along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None.
Attachments:
SRF (#1), ORA Map Revision- December 2025 (#2)
Additional Information Received
Date Received:
11 /25/2025
M M/D D/YYYY
Time:
11:47 AM
00:00 (AM/PM)
From:
Hannah Hungate, Assistant City
Name & Title
Attorney
To:
Name & Title
City Clerk's Office
Agenda Meeting Date:
11/25/2025
MM/DD/YYYY
Civic Clerk Number:
2025-2112
Ex. 2025-994
Forwarded to City
Received from City Attorney's Office
Attorney's Office and
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Legislation Text
File #: 2025-2112
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 111.07 (D) OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA TO ADOPT A
NEW DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA BOUNDARY MAP
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1412, the City has established both temporary and
permanent entertainment districts permitting alcohol possession in outdoor public spaces; and
WHEREAS, 1834 Tavern Lafayette, a new restaurant recently opened in Downtown Fayetteville at 572
W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., is just outside the boundary of Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor
Refreshment Area and staff recommends amending the map to enable this new business to participate in
the Outdoor Refreshment Area Program; and
WHEREAS, Moonhouse, a new restaurant recently opened in Downtown Fayetteville at 129 W.
Lafayette Street, is just outside the boundary of Fayetteville's Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area and
staff recommends amending the map to enable this new business to participate in the Outdoor
Refreshment Area Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends subsection (D) of
§ 111.07 Outdoor Refreshment Area of the Fayetteville City Code adopting a new Downtown Outdoor
Refreshment Area boundary map as shown in Exhibit 1 attached to this Ordinance.
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