Cleveland City Council Objects to New Liquor Permit at 24 Public Square
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to a new liquor permit application for the Hotel Cleveland, located at 24 Public Square. The legislation, Res. No. 580-2026, follows notification from the Division of Liquor Control regarding a D5A permit application submitted by Coury Hospitality, LLC, doing business as Hotel Cleveland.
What's in the file
The emergency resolution records Council's official objection to Permit Number 10014805-1 and requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control schedule a hearing for the application. According to the official resolution text, Council cited several reasons for the objection:
- The area is considered a high crime area and is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify to be a permit holder or has operated in disregard of state or local laws and regulations.
- The premises may not conform to the building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
- The construction or arrangement of the location might prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents.
- The location may substantially interfere with public decency, sobriety, peace, or good order.
The Clerk of Council is directed to send two certified copies of the resolution, two copies of a letter of objection, and two copies of a letter requesting the hearing be held in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
Who may be affected
- Coury Hospitality, LLC (DBA Hotel Cleveland)
- Division of Liquor Control
- Local law enforcement and regulatory agents
Status and timeline
- May 6, 2026: Legislation was introduced by Council Member Starr.
- May 11, 2026: The resolution was read a third time and passed as an emergency measure.
What to watch next
The Superintendent of Liquor Control is requested to set a hearing for the permit application in accordance with Section 4303.26 of the Revised Code of Ohio.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Res. No. 580-2026.
Key facts
- Permit Number
- 10014805-1
- Permit Type
- D5A
Source record
- File
- 580-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 5, 2026
Official documents
- 580-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-NEW-24 Public Square 5.1.26 rev
- 580-2026 FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD MAY 22, 2026 PG. 109