Cleveland City Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer in Ward 9
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to the relocation of a D5 liquor permit to a business on East 152nd Street. Through Resolution No. 771-2026, the Council is contesting the transfer of permit No. 00826892-1 from Blue Train Inc. (operating as Play Bar & Grill) to Black Orchid Restaurant Lounge, LLC (operating as Black Orchid Restaurant & Lounge) at 1024 East 152nd Street.
What's in the file
The emergency resolution, introduced by Council Member Conwell, records the city's formal objection to the permit transfer and requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control hold a hearing regarding the application. According to the 771-2026-FOR ADOPTION document, the Council cited several reasons for this objection:
- The proposed location is in an area described as having high crime and existing saturation of liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or may have a history of disregarding state laws or local ordinances.
- The premises may not meet building, safety, or health requirements set by the city or county.
- The construction or arrangement of the site could prevent law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents from having reasonable access.
- The location may interfere with public decency, sobriety, peace, or good order in the neighborhood.
The Clerk of Council has been directed to transmit two certified copies of the resolution, along with two copies of a letter of objection and two copies of a request to hold the hearing in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
Who may be affected
- Ward 9 residents: The proposed business is located within this ward.
- Division of Liquor Control: This state department is requested to review the objection and schedule a hearing.
Status and timeline
- July 10, 2026: The resolution was introduced.
- July 15, 2026: The resolution was read a third time and passed by Council.
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a formal hearing for the application in accordance with Section 4303.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official Resolution No. 771-2026 via the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Target Address
- 1024 East 152nd Street
- Ward
- 9
Source record
- File
- 771-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 9, 2026
Official documents
- 771-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TFOL-1024 East 152nd Street-Ward 9
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 26