Cleveland City Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer in Ward 9

Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to the proposed transfer of a D5 liquor permit to a new location on East 152nd Street. The measure, identified as Resolution No. 771-2026, seeks to stop the relocation of a permit from Blue Train Inc. (doing business as Play Bar & Grill) to Black Orchid Restaurant Lounge, LLC, which intends to operate as Black Orchid Restaurant & Lounge at 1024 East 152nd Street.

According to the 771-2026-FOR ADOPTION document, the objection is based on several concerns regarding the new location. The resolution states that the area is already saturated with liquor outlets and that the proposed site may not meet building, safety, or health requirements. Additionally, the document claims the location could interfere with public peace and order, or prevent law enforcement from having reasonable access to the establishment. As part of this emergency measure, the Clerk of Council has been directed to send certified copies of the objection and a request for a hearing to the Superintendent of Liquor Control.

The resolution has passed and is considered an emergency measure intended to preserve public safety and welfare. Residents can watch for updates regarding a formal hearing, which the resolution requests the Superintendent of Liquor Control to set in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

Source record

File
771-2026
Type
Emergency Resolution
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
July 9, 2026

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