Escapomania escape room conditional use at 13113 Coastal Highway
Ocean City
Summary
The Escapomania escape room at 13113 Coastal Highway cleared its public hearing in October, but its findings of fact still need approval — and that's now delayed, holding up permits. Commissioners also questioned why escape rooms need a conditional use at all, and staff is drafting an amendment to allow them outright in LC-1 and SC-1 districts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Delay could push back the business's opening timeline.
Eventually, visitors and residents get a new family entertainment option on Coastal Highway.
The applicant waits longer for permits because of the deferral.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning and Zoning Commission - Nov 3, 2026
The Escapomania escape room at 13113 Coastal Highway cleared its public hearing in October, but its findings of fact still need approval — and that's now delayed, holding up permits. Commissioners also questioned why escape rooms need a conditional use at all, and staff is drafting an amendment to allow them outright in LC-1 and SC-1 districts.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Oct 20, 2026
SCAPEX wants to open a six-room escape game in an existing shopping center near 132nd Street. Commissioners see it as quiet, family-friendly entertainment that fills an empty storefront and fits next to Alley Oops.
Mayor and City Council (Work) - Apr 28, 2026
A new escape room at 13725 Coastal Highway gets family entertainment on the north end of town, with fire marshal safety conditions and video monitoring.
Related development
SCAPEX, LLC, Escapomania — Escape Room Conditional Use
Turns a vacant storefront into a year-round, all-ages attraction with existing parking (75 spaces) and no noise or traffic concerns raised.
ScapeX, LLC/Escapomania conditional use (PZ File #26-12100002)
The deferral holds up the applicant's permits and keeps the new amusement use from moving forward for another two weeks.
Maze Game LLC Escape Room
Adds family entertainment to a former mattress/furniture store space in a north-end shopping center.
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