Burnt Chimney Social District
What is a Social District?
On September 8, 2021, Session Law 2021-150 was ratified, allowing local governments to establish “Social Districts” within their jurisdictions. These Social Districts allow for common areas where licensed establishments (e.g., bars, breweries, restaurants) may sell alcoholic beverages in designated containers to be taken into the common area for consumption. On February 19, 2024, Forest City Town Council voted to adopt such a Social District, designated “The Burnt Chimney District.”
Beginning July 1, 2024, the Burnt Chimney District will operate during the following hours:
- January 1-November 30: 10AM to 10PM daily
- December 1-December 31: 10AM to 12AM daily
Alcoholic beverages consumed within the social district must be in specifically marked cups purchased from ABC permitted establishments. Defined boundaries of the Burnt Chimney District will be clearly marked with signage.
Social District Stickers
All businesses within the Burnt Chimney Social District will have one of the three stickers displayed. If an establishment has no sticker displayed, it is NOT participating in the social district by default.
Social District Rules
- Only alcohol purchased from a permitted business within the social district and that is in the approved social district container may be consumed within the social district.
- Alcoholic beverages may not be carried into any non-participating businesses within the social district.
- Alcoholic beverages must be disposed of before a person leaves the social district.
- A person shall not consume alcohol in any public area within the social district except during the days and hours set forth in this policy and in the social district ordinance.
Links & Documents
- Social District FAQs sheet (PDF, 8.65 MB)(opens in a new tab)
- Maintenance & Operations Plan (PDF, 1.13 MB)
- Social District Permit (PDF, 202.1 KB)