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Ocean CityMD averageUS Census ACS
Population
6,887
Per-capita income
$67,517
Median home value
$373,700
Bachelor's or higher
40%
Typical home value $447,497 -1.7% yr/yr · +20.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$162.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$133.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$81.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$106.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$19,326 (FY2023)

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting canceled for Sept 1

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with an agenda to be published in advance. This notice is procedural only and contains no items for decision or discussion.

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P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 | oceancitymd.gov | City Hall: (410) 289-8221 | Fax: (410) 289-8703 MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 1st 2026 Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 1st floor of City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. This meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, September 15, 2026. An agenda confirming the details of this meeting will be published in advance. Should there be any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at 410-289-8855. Thank you.
Thu Aug 20, 2026

Mayor and City Council Closed Session

City Council holds closed session on personnel matters

This is a procedural agenda for a closed session of the Ocean City Mayor and City Council. The only substantive item is a discussion of personnel matters, which will be held behind closed doors. No decisions or public actions are listed.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 12:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice - Thursday, August 6, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM to discuss Personnel Matters 3. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Report - Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM 4. ADJOURN
Thu Aug 20, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to hear two special exception requests for parking and yard setbacks

The Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two special exception requests: one to waive two of four required off-street parking spaces for a dwelling reconstruction at 611 Penguin Drive, and another for a second-floor bump-out at 12506 Assawoman Drive that would maintain a 4.7-foot side yard setback instead of the required 5 feet. The board will also review minutes and findings of fact from prior meetings.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ● 410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland I. Administrative Matters 1. Minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting 2. Minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting 3. Findings of Fact for BZA 2745 (Quiet Storm Surf and Turf) 4. Findings of Fact for BZA 2746 (Damon Mahoney) II. Public Hearings AT 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers of the Code, an application related to Section 110-94(2)(b) has been filed to request a special parking exception to waive two (2) out of four (4) required off-street parking spaces for a proposed reconstruction of an existing dwelling. The Property is described as Tax Map 112, Grid 14, Parcel 4481, and as Lot 55 of the Runaway Bay Plat. It is further described as being on the south side of Penguin Drive and is locally known as 611 Penguin Drive, Unit 55, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HUGH CROPPER IV, ESQ. FOR THE LU …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to review phasing of 8-unit Atlantic Edge condos at 14 142nd St

The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a minor site plan amendment to phase the approved Atlantic Edge condominium project at 14 142nd Street into two phases, allowing certificates of occupancy for Phase 1. The commission will also review a site plan to convert a bank at 12910 Coastal Highway into a dental office, and a final subdivision request to create two parcels at 12709 Assawoman Drive. Staff will introduce Maryland HB 1466 on accessory housing.

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P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 | oceancitymd.gov | City Hall: (410) 289-8221 | Fax: (410) 289-8703 MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, August 18th 2026 Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 1st floor of City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. REGULAR SESSION – 6:00pm I. Approval of Minutes a) Minutes of May 19, 2026 II. Minor Site Plan Amendment Request a) Minor Site Plan Amendment to create two (2) phases for previously approved Site Plan known as Atlantic Edge consisting of eight (8) multi-family condominium units arranged across four (4) duplex style buildings. The subject property is described as Lots 22 and 23, Block 22, Map 118, Parcel 8845A of the Fenwick 4 Plat. The property is known locally as 14 142nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: Atlantic Planning & Development FOR 142nd St. Development of Ocean City, LLC c/o Jeff Thaler Principal (PZ FILE #25-18100002) III. Site Plan a) Site Plan Revision or the conversion of an existing bank building into a dental office. The property is located at 12910 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, identified as Block 6546A, Lot 30, in the R-3A Z …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider $18M bond, beach funding, and sports complex land purchase

The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including first readings of ordinances to issue up to $18 million in bonds, purchase land in Berlin for a sports complex, and adopt a budget amendment. They will also consider supplemental funding for beach replenishment, approve private event permits, and award bids for water tank repairs and airport taxiway work. A closed session is scheduled beforehand to discuss personnel and real estate matters.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue 2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE 3. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE AND REPORT A. Closed Session Notice - Monday, August 17, 2026, 3:30 - 6:00 PM to discuss Personnel and Real Estate Matters 4. ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Reports 1. Police Commission - August 10 2. Transportation Committee - August 11 (canceled) B. Private Event Approval Request for the Bay to the Beach Drive 2026 - September 19, 2026 C. Private Event Approval Request for Endless Summer Cruisin' - October 8-11, 2026 D. Bid Award Recommendation for 1st and 100th Street Water Tank Repairs and Painting E. Bid Award Recommendation for Airport, Taxiway "A" Relocation/Hold Pad presented by Deputy Director Scott Wagner and Airport Manager Jaime Giandomenico 6. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Private Event Approval Request for E-VOLUTION Expo - September 18 B. Update on Sidewalk and Traffic Management at Kyma Hotel Property presented by Public Works Director Hal Adkins 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF A. Request to Approve Supplemental Funding for Beach Replenishment presented by City Manager McGean 9. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. First Reading Ordinance 2026-19 to Adopt FY26 Budget Amendment #2 (as reviewed at the July 2 …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear appeals on habitable attic ruling and mushroom farm home occupation

The Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two zoning appeals: one challenging a determination that a second-floor dwelling is a habitable attic, and another challenging a ruling that an indoor mushroom cultivation operation is not a permitted home occupation. The board will also consider extending approvals for the Majestic Hotel redevelopment and review minutes and findings of fact from the July 9 meeting.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ● 410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland I. Administrative Matters 1. Minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting 2. Findings of Fact for BZA 2745 (Quiet Storm Surf and Turf) 3. Findings of Fact for BZA 2746 (Damon Mahoney) II. Approval Extension Request A request has made to the Department of Planning and Community Development to extend the approvals granted as part of BZA 2726 (#25- 09400010). These approvals are related to the redevelopment of the existing Majestic Hotel which is referenced as PZ File #25-18100011. The property is located on the corner of Atlantic Avenue (the Boardwalk) and the south side of 7th Street and is locally known as The Majestic Hotel located at 613 Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOESEPH E. MOORE, ESQ. FOR MAJESTIC HOTEL (BZA 2726 #25-09400010) III. Public Hearings AT 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110 …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Board of Port Wardens

Board to review 8 waterfront construction permits, deny one pier extension

The Board of Port Wardens will consider eight applications (PW 26-036 through PW 26-043) for bulkhead replacements, docks, boat lifts, and dredging at various Ocean City properties. Staff recommends approval for most, but recommends denial of the pier extension at 312 Talbot Street for exceeding code. The board will also approve minutes from the July 9 meeting.

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P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 | oceancitymd.gov | City Hall: (410) 289-8221 | Fax: (410) 289-8703 MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC Board of Port Wardens AGENDA Thursday, August 13, 2026 2:00 PM The Board of Port Wardens meeting will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. 1. To Approve Minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting 2. MINOR CASES PW 26-036 A request has been submitted to install 2,750 LF of replacement vinyl bulkheading not to exceed 18” channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 401 14th Street– 427 14th Street, Parcels # 3459 -7 through #3486 – 6 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Harbour Island Condo Association c/o Jane S. Heill, President APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. PW 26-037 A request has been submitted to install 60’ of replacement vinyl bulkheading not to exceed 18” channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 229 N HERON DR LOT 42 Parcel # 5313A-42 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Mary Stephanie Ring APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. 3. MAJOR CASES PW 2 …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Council reviews bids for water tank repairs and 2026 bond projects

The Mayor and City Council will review procurement bids for water infrastructure repairs and discuss the 2026 bond issuance. The session also includes updates on real property acquisition for a sports complex and beach code enforcement. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal, Real Estate and Personnel Matters Closed Session Report - Thursday, August 6, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM to discuss Personnel Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated July 28, 2026 B. Bid Opening - Painting & Repair of the 1st & 100th Street Water Tanks C. Bid Award Recommendation for 14th Street Water Treatment Plant Window and Door Replacements presented by Procurement Manager Matt Perry and Project Manager Taylor Hershey D. Acknowledgement of the Department Activity Report E. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Draft Agenda 1. Pension Committee - August 19 F. Beach Code Enforcement Report presented by Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald G. Request to Approve Sole Source Procurement for Sanitary Sewer Interceptors Inspection presented by Pu …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Council reviews FY26 budget amendment and potential real estate acquisition

The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to review several administrative and financial items. Key decisions include approving a second amendment to the FY26 budget and funding 50% of the Art League Expansion Project. The body will also consider a new policy on the use of artificial intelligence and review a bid for window and door replacements at the 14th Street Water Treatment Plant.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal and Real Estate Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated July 14, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Reports 1. Police Commission - July 13 2. Tourism Commission - July 13 3. Transportation Committee - July 14 (canceled) 4. Green Team - July 8 5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - July 15 C. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Draft Agendas 1. Police Commission - August 10 2. Tourism Commission - not meeting in August 3. Transportation Committee - August 11 4. Recreation and Parks Committee - August 20 5. Green Team - not meeting in August 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - August 19 D. Bid Opening - 14th Street Water Treatment Plant Window and Door Replacements E. Beach Code Enforcement Report presented by Emergency Ser …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals meeting canceled

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ● 410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland This meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be Thursday, August 13, 2026. An agenda confirming the details of this meeting will be published in advance. Should there be any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at 410-289-8855. Thank you.
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting (Meeting Canceled)

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Council to discuss state-mandated accessory housing legislation HB 1466

The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss State Mandated HB 1466 Accessory Housing Legislation, consider a bid award for Eagles Landing Plant Mitigation, and receive a Beach Code Enforcement Report. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and public security matters and approval of prior meeting minutes.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal and Public Security Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Regular Session #11 dated July 6, 2026 B. Bid Award Recommendation for Eagles Landing Plant Mitigation presented by Procurement Manager Matt Perry and Recreation and Parks Director Kate Gaddis C. Beach Code Enforcement Report presented by Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald D. Discussion of State Mandated HB 1466 Accessory Housing Legislation presented by Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler 6. ADJOURN
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Board of Port Wardens

Board to review marine construction permits and approve minutes

The Board of Port Wardens will approve minutes from the May 14 meeting and review applications for pier and boat lift construction. Staff recommend approval for six cases involving bulkheads, piers, and lifts.

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P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 | oceancitymd.gov | City Hall: (410) 289-8221 | Fax: (410) 289-8703 MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC Board of Port Wardens AGENDA Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:00 PM The Board of Port Wardens meeting will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. 1. To Approve Minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting 2. MINOR CASES PW 26-029 A request has been submitted to install 50’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead not to exceed 18” channelward and to replace in kind existing platform and associated pilings. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14145 SEA CAPTAIN RD Parcel # 9898A-8 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Dale Van Schaik APPLICANT: Martin’s Construction, LLC/Erin Rogers 3. MAJOR CASES PW 26-031 A request has been submitted to remove an existing pier and replace it with a new 4’ x 30’ perpendicular pier. Install two new pilings so existing boatlift can be moved to end of new pier; maximum channelward extension 32.5’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 13501 HOLLY LN UNIT 1 Parcel # 9600A-1 in the Tow …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals approves parking and merchandise display exceptions

The Board of Zoning Appeals decided on special exceptions for parking dimensions and outdoor retail displays. The body also discussed proposed amendments to the rules for submitting legal arguments.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ● 410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland I. Administrative Matters 1. Minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting 2. Findings of Fact for BZA 2741 (Hugh Cropper, Esq. for MSG Development, LLC) 3. Findings of Fact for BZA 2742 (Guilia Campbell) 4. Consideration of adopting the previously introduced amendment to the rules and procedure which proposes a 7-day minimum for any legal argument to be submitted to the Zoning Administrator – revised to reflect modifications to the language to specify that legal arguments including all attachments referred to in the written argument. II. Public Hearings AT 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers of the Code, an application related to Section 110-94(5) has been filed to request a special outdoor display of merchandise exception for retail items to be displayed on the exterior of the business locally known as Quiet Storm …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

Council to hold public hearing on charter amendment for candidate qualifications

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a charter amendment to clarify domicile requirements for mayor and city council candidates (Section C-401), followed by a vote on the enabling resolution. They will also consider resolutions to establish business license fees and to authorize reimbursement of up to $3,655,000 for transfer station renovation design and water plant improvement construction costs. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, acknowledgment of committee meeting dates, and approval of a private event request for the 911 Parade of Brothers Boardwalk Ride on September 11, 2026.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE 3. ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL A. Award Check Presentation for 2026 First White Marlin Catch and Release B. Proclamation Recognizing Local Historian Bunk Mann C. Proclamation Recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated June 30, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Draft Agendas 1. Police Commission - July 13 2. Tourism Commission - July 13 3. Transportation Committee - July 14 4. Recreation and Parks Committee - next meeting August 20 5. Green Team - July 8 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - July 15 C. Private Event Approval Request for 911 Parade of Brothers Boardwalk Ride September 11, 2026 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Charter Amendment: Section C-401, Qualification for Election as Mayor or City Councilman 6. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF 7. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. Charter Amendment Resolution 2026-01 to Amend C-401, Qualifications for Election as Mayor or City Councilman (adds language relating to the intent of the Charter as it relates to domicile; as approved at the May 26 Work Session) B. Resolution 2026-17 to Establish Certain Business License Fees (companion legislation to Ordinance 2026-17) C. Resolution 2026-18 Declaring Mayor and Council In …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Update on potential real property acquisition at 205-211 Philadelphia Avenue

The Mayor and City Council will discuss an update on a potential real property acquisition at 205-211 Philadelphia Avenue. Other items include two bid openings for Eagles Landing Plant Mitigation and Taxiway A Relocation/Hold Pad, a beach code enforcement report, an employee relationship disclosure policy, and a request to increase the match for employee tuition assistance. The council will also acknowledge standing committee reports and approve minutes. A closed session was held prior for legal, real estate, and public security matters.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal, Real Estate and Public Security Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated June 9, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Reports 1. Police Commission - June 8 2. Transportation Committee - June 9 3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - June 17 4. Ethics Commission - June 8 C. Bid Opening - Eagles Landing Plant Mitigation D. Bid Opening - Taxiway A Relocation/Hold Pad E. Beach Code Enforcement Report presented by Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald F. Update on Potential Real Property Acquisition at 205-211 Philadelphia Avenue presented by City Manager Terry McGean and City Solicitor Heather Stansbury G. Employee Relationship Disclosure and Reporting Policy presented by Human Resource Director Katie Callan H. Request to Increase Match for Employee Tuition Assistance …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to hold public hearings on parking and retail exceptions

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two special exception requests regarding parking standards and outdoor merchandise displays. The body will also review findings of fact from previous cases and a proposed amendment to legal submission rules.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ● 410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland I. Administrative Matters 1. Minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting 2. Findings of Fact for BZA 2743 (John B. Reinholt) 3. Findings of Fact for BZA 2744 (OC Turtle North, LLC) 4. Consideration of adopting the previously introduced amendment to the rules and procedure which proposed a 14-day minimum for any legal argument to be submitted to the Zoning Administrator – revised to reflect modifications to the language to specify that legal arguments including all attachments referred to in the written argument. II. Public Hearings AT 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers of the Code, an application related to Section 110-94(2)(b) has been filed to request (1) a special parking exception from design standards to reduce the width of five (5) required off-street parking spaces by 6 inches on each side to allow for struct …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Ocean City Council discusses charter amendments and parking updates

The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to candidate eligibility for elected office and other charter amendments. The body will also receive updates on downtown public parking and the Q1 2026 internal audit report.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Council Chambers, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal and Personnel Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Regular Session #10 dated June 1, 2026 B. Standing Committee Report with Recommendation 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - May 20 - presented by BPAC Members and MDOT PSAP Coordinator C. Downtown Public Parking Update presented by Public Works Director Hal Adkins D. Further Discussion of Changes to Eligibility Requirements of Candidates for Elected Office and Other Potential Charter Amendments presented by City Solicitor Heather Stansbury E. Report of Citations Issued for Violations of Beach Regulations presented by Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald F. Internal Audit Q1 2026 Report and FY 2027 Internal Audit Plan presented by Internal Auditor Karin Scott 6. ADJOURN
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

Council considers occupancy standards and licensed occupation updates

The Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting to review ordinances regarding building occupancy and business licensing. The body will also consider requests for several private events and the disposal of surplus personal property.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 1, 2026 - 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE 3. ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated May 26, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Draft Agendas 1. Police Commission - June 8 2. Tourism Commission - next meeting July 13 3. Transportation Committee - June 9 4. Recreation and Parks Committee - next meeting August 20 5. Green Team - next meeting July 8 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - June 17 C. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Report 1. Tourism Commission - May 18 D. Private Event Approval Request for OC Surf Fest 2026 - June 20, 2026 E. Private Event Approval Request for Surfers Healing Ocean City - August 12, 2026 5. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Standing Committee Report with Recommendation 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - May 20 B. Private Event Approval Request for Angels in Oilskins - August 4, 2026 C. Private Event Approval Request for Juneteenth on the Shore 5K - June 19, 2027 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF 8. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. Second Reading Ordinance 2026-17 to Amend Chapter 14, Businesses, Article II, Licensed Occupations (changes to clean up the code for relevancy and update certain processes; as reviewed at the May 12 Work Session) B …
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Thu May 28, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider zoning rule changes and reschedule public hearings

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review administrative items and reschedule a public hearing regarding a parking exception for a property on Baltimore Avenue. The meeting agenda includes consideration of an amendment to require minimum time for legal arguments.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ● 410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland I. Administrative Matters 1. Minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting 2. Findings of Fact for BZA 2737 (Regan Smith, Esq. for Nolen Graves) 3. Findings of Fact for BZA 2738 (Sean and Patricia Chenworth) 4. Findings of Fact for BZA 2739 (Peter Buas, Esq. for 202 8th Street, LLC) 5. Consideration of an amendment to the rules and procedure to require minimum amount of time for legal arguments related to a zoning appeals case to be received by the Zoning Administrator II. Public Hearings AT 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers of the Code, an application related to Section 110-94(2)(b) has been filed to request (1) a special parking exception to reduce the width of five (5) required off-street parking spaces by 6 inches on each side to allow for structural columns to be within the required 9’ X 20’ parking spaces; and (2) a special parking …
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Tue May 26, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Council to discuss 5th Street Post Office demolition and Racquet Center redevelopment

The Mayor and City Council will receive updates on public parking and the 5th Street Post Office demolition. The session includes discussions on the Racquet Center redevelopment bidding process and potential charter changes regarding elected official residency requirements.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal, Real Estate and Public Security Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated May 12, 2026 2. Regular Session #9 dated May 18, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Reports 1. Police Commission - May 18 2. Recreation and Parks Committee - May 14 C. Standing Committee Reports with Recommendations 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - May 20 2. Pension Committee - May 20 D. Update on 5th Street Post Office Demolition, Parking Lot Creation, and Public Parking in General presented by Public Works Director Hal Adkins E. Update on the Design Development and Forthcoming Bidding of the Racquet Center Redevelopment presented by Public Works Director Hal Adkins, Recreaton and Parks Director Kate Gaddis and Engineering Project Manager Taylor Hershey F. Further Discussion of Elected Off …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearings on sign ordinance amendments and downtown design zone sign rules

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances to amend sign regulations: one updating Chapter 66 (signs) with new insurance and encroachment requirements, and another aligning Chapter 110 (zoning) downtown design overlay zone sign rules. The commission will also receive a staff status update on a violation of conditional use approval for Monte Go’s Mini Golf. The public hearings are scheduled for 6:00 PM.

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P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 | oceancitymd.gov | City Hall: (410) 289-8221 | Fax: (410) 289-8703 Somewhere to Smile About MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary Peter S. Buas John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jeff Heiser Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 1st floor of City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Minutes of April 21, 2026 III. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 PM a) To consider amending Chapter 66, entitled “Signs,” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, specifically Section 66-9, entitled “Insurance;” and Section 66-14, entitled “Signs, Awnings and Banners Projecting Over or Into Public Way or Boardwalk.” The proposed ordinance clarifies regulations governing signs, awnings, and banners projecting over or into public ways, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and the Boardwalk. The ordinance establishes administrative review procedures, encroachment agreement requirements, and removal obligations. APPLICANT: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (PZ FILE #26-14100003) b) To consider amending Chapter 110, entitled “Zoning,” Article IV, entitled “Districts,” Division 23, entitled “Downtown Design Overlay Zone District,” specifically Section 110- 831.27, entitled “Signs;” and Division 26, entitled “Upper Downtown D …
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Mon May 18, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to adopt FY2027 budget and authorize pedicab franchise

The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and establishing a boardwalk pedicab franchise. The meeting also includes approval of private event permits, transfer of taxi medallions, and ordinances regarding building occupancy standards.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE 3. ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL A. Proclamation Recognizing National Safe Boating Week May 16 - 22, 2026 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Regular Session #8 dated May 4, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Draft Agenda 1. Pension Committee - May 20 C. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Reports 1. Transportation Committee - May 12 2. Green Team - May 13 D. Private Event Approval Request for the 4th Annual Beach Tennis Maryland Open - July 31 - August 8, 2026 E. Request to Approve the Transfer of Taxi Medallion #172 5. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF 8. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-15 to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget B. Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-16 to Amend Chapter 39, Entitled Franchises (establishes a boardwalk pedicab franchise as reviewed at the April 14 Work Session) C. First Reading Ordinance 2026-17 to Amend Chapter 14, Businesses, Article II, Licensed Occupations (changes to clean up the code for relevancy and update certain processes; as reviewed at the May 12 Work Session) D. First Reading - Ordinance 2026-18 to Amend Chapter 10, Building Regulations (as to occupancy standards to allow two (2) add …
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Thu May 14, 2026

Board of Port Wardens

Board of Port Wardens to review 8 marine construction requests

The Board of Port Wardens will consider several applications for bulkheads, piers, and boat lifts. The meeting includes one minor case and seven major cases, including a shoreline stabilization project at Sunset Island.

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MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor Larry R. Yates CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC Board of Port Wardens AGENDA Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:00 PM The Board of Port Wardens meeting will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. 1. To Approve Minutes from March 12, 2026 meeting 2. MINOR CASES PW 26-021 A request has been submitted to install 40’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead not to exceed 18” channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 130 52ND ST Parcel # 8430 -130 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT/OWNER: Kevin Davis 3. MAJOR CASES PW 26-022 A request has been submitted to remove existing structures, install 51’ of new bulkheading, construct a new 4’ x 32’ parallel platform, a 4’ x 20’ timber pier, and install one boatlift with associated pilings maximum channelward extension 24’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 503 S SURF RD Parcel # 9513A-1-12 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Michael Leonard APPLICANT: Lane Engineering, c/o Sarah Freund PW 26-023 A request has been submitted to install 60 linear feet of rip rap shoreline revetment located on the Clubhouse B …
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Tue May 12, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Council to discuss allowing two extra occupants per dwelling unit

The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed amendment to allow two additional occupants per dwelling unit under Chapter 10 (Building and Building Regulations). They will also receive an update on the rental inspection program and consider soliciting bids for a Taxiway A relocation and hold pad project. The meeting includes certification of the 2026 special election results and administration of oaths for newly elected officials.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS A. Certification of the 2026 Special Election Results presented by Board of Supervisors of Elections B. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials administered by Worcester County Clerk of Circuit Court Susan Braniecki 3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Work Session dated April 28, 2026 B. Request to Solicit Bids for Taxiway A Relocation/Hold Pad presented by Airport Manager Jaime Giandomenico C. Rental Inspection Program Update presented by Deputy City Manager JR Harmon, Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler and Fire Marshal Joe Sexauer D. Discussion of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 10, Building and Building Regulations, to Allow Two (2) Additional Occupants per Dwelling Unit presented by Planning and Community Development Director George M. Bendler E. Discussion of Code Revisions to Chapter 14, Article II, Licensed Occupations presented by License Inspector Lori Calloway and Legal Counsel Maureen Howarth F. Legislativ …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to vote on 2027 budget and zoning rule updates

The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and updates to zoning rules for signs and beach regulations. The council will also consider proclamations recognizing Bike to Work Week and National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and hear public comments on any topic.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE 3. ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL A. Proclamation Recognizing Bike to Work Week, May 11-17, 2026, and Bike to Work Day, May 15, 2026 B. Proclamation Recognizing May 3 -9 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Draft Agendas 1. Police Commission - May 18 2. Tourism Commission - May 18 3. Transportation Committee - May 12 4. Recreation and Parks Committee - May 14 5. Green Team - May 13 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - May 20 B. Private Event Approval Request for Ocean City Pride Parade - June 27, 2026 C. Private Event Approval Request for USSSA Week 2 Opening Ceremony - July 21, 2026 D. Private Event Approval Request for Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival - July 27-29, 2026 E. Private Event Approval Request for OC Beach Classic 2026 - October 10-11, 2026 5. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Real Property Tax Rate 7. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF 8. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-10 to Amend Chapter 66, Entitled Signs (to clarify the treatment of banners, fence signs and temporary signs as reviewed at the March 24 Work Session) B. Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-11 to Amend Chapter 110 …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Mayor and City Council Work Session

Conditional use request for escape room at 13725 Coastal Hwy

The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a conditional use request for an escape room business at 13725 Coastal Hwy, a proposal award for pedicab franchise services, and renewal of the Sodexo Live! food and beverage contract for the Roland E Powell Convention Center. They will also consider appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, approve minutes from prior meetings, and review an internal audit report.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. NOTICE AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session Notice and Report - Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM to discuss Legal, Personnel and Real Estate Matters 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. Any person who may wish to speak on a matter scheduled for discussion on the Work Session Agenda may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of three (3) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the Agenda item on which he or she wishes to speak. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment Consideration of Candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals B. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Budget Meeting dated April 9, 2026 2. Budget Meeting dated April 10, 2026 3. Work Session dated April 14, 2026 4. Regular Session #7 dated April 20, 2026 C. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Report 1. Motor Event Task Force - April 20 D. Bid Opening - Ocean City Fire Station #4 Apron E. Proposal Award Recommendation for Ocean City Boardwalk Pedicab Franchise Services presented by Deputy City Manager JR Harmon and Procurement Manager Matt Perry F. Ocean City Development Corporation Annual Update presented by OCDC President Joe Wilson and Executive Director Zach Bankert G. Conditional Use Request to Allow an Escape Room Amusement Business in the LC-1 Zoning D …
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Thu Apr 23, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to hear parking and setback requests

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three applications for parking exceptions and zoning variances. These include requests for tandem parking at a condominium project and after-the-fact variances for residential properties.

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CITY HALL ● 301 N. BALTIMORE AVENUE ● P.O. BOX 158 ● OCEAN CITY ● MARYLAND ● 21843-0158 ●410- 289-8221 TOWN OF The White Marlin Capital of the World MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland I. Administrative Matters 1. Minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting 2. Findings of Fact for BZA 2735 (Hugh Cropper, Esquire, for Embers, LLC) 3. Findings of Fact for BZA 2736 (Matthew H. Fogle) II. Public Hearings AT 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers of the Code, an application related to Section 110-94(2)(b) has been filed to request (1) a special parking exception to the design standards to allow tandem parking of 132 parking spaces for 66 multi-family proposed condominium units, which said parking spaces will be conveyed together with the individual units as reserved parking; and (2) a special parking exception from design standards to reduce the minimum dimensions of one (1) tandem parking space per each of the 66 proposed units to be 9’ X 36’ instead of 9’ X 40’ (42’) as required by Code. The Property is described as Lots 1 through 8, and Lots 12 through 16, Block 45 of the revis …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to review Monte Go’s Mini Golf violation

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from March 17, review a site plan for Embers Restaurant, and hold a public hearing regarding a violation of the conditional use approval for Monte Go’s Mini Golf.

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P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 | oceancitymd.gov | City Hall: (410) 289-8221 | Fax: (410) 289-8703 Somewhere to Smile About MAYOR Richard W. Meehan CITY COUNCIL Matthew M. James President William C. Savage III Secretary John F. Gehrig, Jr. Jacob H. Mitrecic Carol Proctor Larry R. Yates CITY MANAGER Terence J. McGean, PE CITY CLERK Diana L. Chavis, MMC PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 21th 2026 Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 1st floor of City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. REGULAR SESSION – 6:00pm I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Minutes of March 17, 2026 b) Approval of Findings of Fact for MAZE GAME LLC C/O EKATERINA GOLUB AND ASIYA ABDRAKHMANOVA, PRINCIPALS conditional use request (PZ File #26-12100001) II. SITE PLAN a) Site Plan Revision for the permanent enclosure of an existing 1,425-square-foot outdoor deck at Embers Restaurant / 1945 Steak and Seafood, and the revised calculation of required off-street parking spaces based on current occupancy and exclusion of walk-in food storage areas from gross floor area. The restaurant property is located at 2305 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, identified as Tax Map 0111, Parcel 3204 (Embers North Plat, 1968), and includes a remote parking lot at 2405 Baltimore Avenue, identified as Tax Map 0111, Parcel 3200, Lot 9. APPLICANT: Embers, LLC (c/o Cole Taustin) with Iott Architecture (Keith Iott) (PZ FILE #26-18100007) III. Hearing a) Violation of Conditional …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider zoning updates and parking rate changes

The Mayor and City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning, sign regulations, and beach canopy sizes. The body is also considering updates to the zoning district map and parking rates for municipal lots.

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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, April 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE 3. ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Request to Approve Minutes 1. Budget Meeting dated April 7, 2026 2. Budget Meeting dated April 8, 2026 B. Acknowledgement of Standing Committee Report 1. Police Commission - April 13 - Canceled 2. Transportation Committee - April 14 3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - April 15 - Canceled C. Private Event Approval Request for Eastern Surfing Association 2026 Northeast Regional Surfing Championship - May 8-10, 2026 D. Private Event Approval Request for the Eastern Surfing Association 2026 Series Various Dates - May - September E. Private Event Approval Request for 2nd Annual Ocean City Seafood Festival August 29, 2026 F. Private Event Approval Request for Free State Corvette Club Corvette Weekend October 17, 2026 G. Request for Permission to Serve Beer and Wine at Caine Woods Community Association Functions held in Fiesta Park. 5. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF 8. ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-09 to Amend Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1.8, Violations and Penalties (further clarification on the ability of law enforcement to issue citations on misdemeanor local ordinance violations even if …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 61 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$18.1MENTERPRISE CABLING, INC.
Department of Defense · HEAT EXCHANGER/COOL
$5.4MAPEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
Department of Defense · QSEU 17-0186 REPAIR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MULTIPLE FACILITIES, B646/
$3.9MAPEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
Department of Defense · BLDG RR460 ROOF REPAIRS
$3.0MENTERPRISE CABLING, INC.
Department of Defense · AIM OIL COOLER
$3.0MAPEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
Department of Defense · ROOF REPAIRS BUILDINGS HP51, HP53, HP55, HP57, HP255, AND HP265
$2.9MTRGROUP INC.
Department of Commerce · IGF::OT::IGF AWARD NOAA/POLAR GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT
$1.6MOSPREY DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · THE NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER'S ARMSTRONG TEST FACILITY (GRC-ATF) SEE
$1.0MENTERPRISE CABLING, INC.
Department of Defense · APPLIES TO MULTIPLE SYSTEMS
$902,369APEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
General Services Administration · CONTRACT 47PE0122C0011 FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF CONCRETE DETERIORATION
$848,249TRGROUP INC.
Department of Transportation · ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF THE NAS

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Worcester County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2020)
Business establishments2,256 (20,249 employees · 2023)
Adults with low literacy17.5% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$162.3M
Annual budget
$106.9M
Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$162.3M
Spending$133.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$106.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.66×
Debt-load index56 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.447
All kids
0.391
Black kids
0.332

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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