Residents and visitors of Cloverdale may soon be able to stroll through part of downtown with a glass of wine or beer in hand under a new proposal city leaders are considering that would create a special entertainment zone.
Such a zone would allow adults 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and consume them outdoors within defined boundaries and hours. The council discussed the potential zone, which could exist along Cloverdale Boulevard, as a new opportunity to support local businesses and create a more active, lively downtown during its meeting on Wednesday, March 11.
City Clerk Mike Maloney said entertainment zones have gained traction statewide following the passage of Senate Bill 969, which took effect in January 2025 and has allowed city and county governments to establish zones where adults can consume alcohol outdoors…