Cleveland City Council Objects to Liquor License Transfer on Memphis Avenue
Cleveland City Council has introduced an emergency resolution, File No. 1312-2026, to formally object to the transfer of several liquor permits to a business located at 5517 Memphis Avenue. The resolution, introduced by Council Member Hudson, seeks to prevent the relocation of liquor licenses from a West 117th Street location to the Memphis Avenue site.
What's in the file
The resolution, filed for adoption on October 26, 2026, requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing regarding the transfer of D1, D2, D3, and D3A liquor permits from Lido Holdings, LLC at 3029 West 117th Street to Lido Holdings, LLC at 5517 Memphis Avenue 1312-2026-FOR ADOPTION -OBJ-TRFL-5517 Memphis Ave. WARD 11.
According to the official document, the City is lodging this objection based on the following rationales:
- The area is a high-crime location that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or has a history of disregarding state laws and local ordinances.
- The proposed location has not met building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
- The physical arrangement of the establishment could prevent law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents from gaining reasonable access.
- The location's relationship to the neighborhood may substantially interfere with public peace, decency, or good order.
The resolution is declared an emergency measure to preserve public safety and welfare. If it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members, it will take effect immediately upon approval by the Mayor.
Who may be affected
- Ward 11 residents
- Lido Holdings, LLC
- Ohio Division of Liquor Control
Status and timeline
- 2026-10-21: The emergency resolution was introduced.
- 2026-10-26: The resolution was scheduled for adoption and marked "Read Third Time."
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing for the application in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
Residents can verify these details and review the full text of the resolution by visiting the Cleveland Legistar website.
Key facts
- Target address
- 5517 Memphis Avenue
- Ward number
- 11
| D1 | 1 count |
|---|---|
| D2 | 1 count |
| D3 | 1 count |
| D3A | 1 count |
Source record
- File
- 1312-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 20, 2026