Cleveland Council Objects to Liquor Permit Renewal for Memphis Avenue Business
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to the renewal of multiple liquor permits for a business located at 5517 Memphis Avenue. Introduced by Council Member Hudson, the measure, identified as File No. 890-2026, seeks to contest the permit renewals for Signature Lounge & Bar, Inc., which operates as The Blue Palm.
What's in the file
The resolution records a formal objection to the renewal of Permit No. 08143250-1, which includes D1, D2, D3, D3A, and D6 liquor permits. According to the 890-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-REN-5517 Memphis Ave-WARD 11 document, the city provides the following rationale and directives:
- The city contends the applicant is unfit to continue the liquor permit business because it has operated in a manner demonstrating a disregard for state laws, regulations, or local ordinances.
- The resolution requests that the Superintendent of the Division of Liquor Control set a hearing for the application.
- The Clerk of Council is directed to transmit certified copies of the resolution, a letter of objection, a request to hold the hearing in Cleveland, and a statement from the Director of Law regarding the legal grounds for the objection.
The measure is designated as an emergency measure to preserve public peace, safety, and welfare, which allows for immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds affirmative vote from Council and approval by the Mayor.
Who may be affected
- Ward 11: The specific council district where the business is located.
- Signature Lounge & Bar, Inc. (DBA: The Blue Palm): The business entity subject to the permit objection.
Status and timeline
- August 5, 2026: The resolution was introduced to the City Council.
- August 19, 2026: The emergency resolution was read a third time and passed.
This action precedes the uniform state deadline for liquor permit renewals on October 1.
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of the Division of Liquor Control schedule a hearing regarding the permit application.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record at cityofcleveland.legistar1.com.
Key facts
- Ward Number
- 11
- State Renewal Deadline
- October 1
Source record
- File
- 890-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 4, 2026
Official documents
- 890-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-REN-5517 Memphis Ave-WARD 11
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 15