Ocean City public meetings in 2025
4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor and City Council Work Session
The Mayor and City Council will review a conditional use request for a water taxi business. The session also includes a discussion regarding short-term rentals in R-1 and MH districts.
- Conditional use request for OC Bay Hopper Blue Bimini, Inc. water taxi at 11703 Coastal Highway
- Discussion of short-term rentals in R-1 and MH Districts
- Pension Committee report from November 19
- Recreation and Parks Committee report from November 13
Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will consider several ordinances, including changes to municipal fines and zoning definitions. The body will also review a property tax credit for active volunteer firefighters and rules for vehicle use on the Boardwalk.
- Ordinance 2025-27 to increase municipal infraction and town misdemeanor fines up to $5,000
- Ordinance 2025-30 to adopt a property tax credit for active Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company members
- Bid opening for Worcester and Caroline Street Comfort Station Renovations
- Ordinance 2025-29 to amend zoning definitions for dwellings and home occupations
- Resolution 2025-27 regarding operation of bicycles, skateboards, and EPAMDs on the Boardwalk
Mayor and City Council Work Session
The Mayor and City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Financial Statements and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The session includes updates from the State Highway Administration and requests for public works and parks projects.
- Independent Auditor Opinion of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Financial Statements
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
- State Highway Administration Fall Update
- Request to proceed with fire hydrant assessments via Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc.
- Request to waive competition for Northside Park Softball Field Lighting upgrade and installation
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a proposal to demolish a 4-unit apartment building at 16 43rd Street to create a 10-space parking lot. The body will also review amendments to the 45th Street Village site plan to allow enclosed dining areas and the removal of a Tiki Bar.
- Proposed demolition of 4-unit apartment building at 16 43rd Street for a 10-space parking lot
- Proposed enclosed dining areas and Tiki Bar removal at 45th Street Village (4511 Coastal Highway)
- Deed restriction for 2 additional parking spaces on Lot 13 (14 43rd Street)
- Approval of June 17, 2025 and August 5, 2025 meeting minutes