Cleveland Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer on Lee Road
Cleveland City Council has introduced an emergency resolution to formally object to the transfer of a liquor permit to a new location at 4170 Lee Road. Filed as Resolution No. 1307-2026, the measure seeks to prevent RPM Spirits, Inc. from moving its C1 and C2 liquor permits from its current location at 4071 Lee Road, Unit 290, to the new Lee Road address.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Jones, officially records the city's objection to the transfer of Permit Number 07569455-1 to Permit Number 07569455-2. According to the official document, the council provides several justifications for this objection:
- The area is described as a high-crime area that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant is alleged to have operated in disregard of state laws, regulations, or local ordinances.
- The proposed location reportedly does not meet building, safety, or health requirements.
- The construction of the site is claimed to prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents.
- The location is cited as potentially interfering with public decency, sobriety, peace, or good order.
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing regarding the application in accordance with Section 4303.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Who may be affected
- Ward 1 residents near the 4170 Lee Road location.
- RPM Spirits, Inc., the permit applicant.
- The Ohio Division of Liquor Control, which must receive the objection and schedule a hearing.
Status and timeline
2026-10-19: Resolution No. 1307-2026 was introduced and read a third time.
What to watch next
The resolution is currently "Agenda Ready," and the next step involves the required two-thirds affirmative vote of all elected Council members for it to take effect immediately as an emergency measure.
Residents can verify all details of this resolution by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
| Permit 1 | 1 count |
|---|---|
| Permit 2 | 1 count |
Source record
- File
- 1307-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 18, 2026