Downtown Owosso Social District Guidelines

Within the Downtown Commons Area, patrons of participating restaurants and bars may carry an open alcoholic beverage up to 16oz. in a designated container.

NOTE: All State of Michigan and City of Owosso laws apply. Including, but not limited to those prohibiting public intoxication, impaired driving, open containers and serving alcohol to minors.

  • Those 21 years and older can purchase an alcoholic beverage in a designated cup from a participating establishment and carry and consume in the district common areas.
  • Drink from designated containers ONLY.
  • Only alcohol purchased from a Social District permit holder may be consumed in the Downtown Commons Area. No outside alcohol!
  • Alcoholic beverages purchased at one Social District establishment cannot be taken into any other Social District establishment or any other business that serves food and beverages. They must remain outdoors.
  • Stay within the designated Downtown Commons Area. Look for signs indicating boundaries.
  • Designated cups are not reusable.
  • Drink responsibly and have fun.
Social District Map District Guidelines How It Started

Frequently Asked Questions

Click HERE to view a map showing the Social District and Common Area boundaries.

There are currently 2 businesses that are eligible to participate in the Downtown Commons Area: The Sideline Sports Bar and Niche Bar & Lounge

The Downtown Commons Area is open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday
from 12 PM to 10 PM.

No. Patrons must stay within the designated boundary. Leaving the Commons Area with an alcoholic beverage
violates state and local law.

Patrons can enjoy their beverage in public spaces within the boundaries of the Downtown Commons Area. Patrons
may not take drinks served at one location into another bar or restaurant, or onto their patio space. Some non-food and beverage serving businesses located within the boundary may choose to allow patrons to enter their establishments with drinks. However, Social District beverages cannot be taken into businesses that serve food or alcohol.

No, the only drinks allowed are those purchased from businesses participating in the Downtown Commons Area program. No
cans, glass bottles, or outside drinks are permitted within the boundaries per state and local law.

Note: All State of Michigan and City of Owosso laws apply, including but not limited to those prohibiting public intoxication, impaired driving, open containers and serving alcohol to minors.
Downtown Business owners

Have a question about the Social District?

Here are some resources to help you implement the Social District in your business. If you have any other questions, please contact Owosso Main Street at [email protected].

Social District Requirements

Social District Permit Information for Local Governmental Units

Requirements
LARA

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Liquor Control
Fact Sheet

Provided by the Michigan Municipal League

Fact Sheet
District Permit

State of Michigan Social District Permit Rules & Application

Permit Application

Ordering Social District Cups

Shattuck Specialty Advertising (989-723-2491) has the official Social District graphics on file for current permit holders to order Social District cups.

Social District cups must be glass free and no more than 16 ounces. Social District cups must display the Downtown Commons logo and the name and/or logo of the licensee. Social District cups are not reusable.

Contact Owosso Main Street at [email protected] if you have another vendor that you would like to use for cups.