City Council Moves to Allow Liquor Permit Renewal for Emerald Restaurant
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to allow the renewal of several liquor permits for Emerald Restaurant, located at 4896 Pearl Road. Through File No. 891-2026, the Council has officially withdrawn its previous objection to the establishment's alcohol licenses and repealed the prior legislation that blocked the renewal.
What's in the file
According to the official resolution, the Council is reversing its stance on the liquor permit renewal for 1117 LLC, which operates as Emerald Restaurant. The measure specifically authorizes the following:
- The withdrawal of the City's objection to the renewal of D1, D2, D3, D3A, and D6 liquor permits (Permit No. 6564247).
- The repeal of Resolution No. 792-2025, which was originally adopted on July 9, 2025, to object to these permit renewals.
- Council's consent to the immediate permit renewal for the business.
The resolution was introduced by Council Member Harsh and was declared an emergency measure to facilitate the daily operations of a municipal department.
Who may be affected
- 1117 LLC (DBA: Emerald Restaurant): The business at 4896 Pearl Road will now be able to proceed with its liquor permit renewals.
- Ward 4: The neighborhood where the business is located.
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2025: Council originally adopted Resolution No. 792-2025 to object to the permit renewal.
- August 5, 2026: Resolution No. 891-2026 was introduced to the Council.
- August 19, 2026: The emergency resolution was read for a third time and passed.
Residents can verify these details and review the full text of the legislation by visiting the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Key facts
- Address
- 4896 Pearl Road
- Ward
- 4
Source record
- File
- 891-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 4, 2026