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VarianceApproved179 Beachcomber Lane, Ocean City, MD

Chenworth dwelling after-the-fact side yard variances

Ocean City

Description

After-the-fact variances for a newly built house sitting 0.4 and 0.1 feet into the five-foot side setback; the porch variance and parking request were withdrawn.

Impact summary

The homeowners avoid lifting the house off its foundation or tearing it down over inches of encroachment.

Applicant

Name
Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, for Sean and Patricia Chenworth
Address
179 Beachcomber Lane, Ocean City, MDSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Zoning Appeals

Approved4–1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

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