Marine construction permits for waterfront properties
Ocean City
Summary
Two cases (PW 26-022 and PW 26-028) exceeded the standard 20% channelward extension limit, and the board approved both after finding the new structures would be no larger — or smaller — than what already exists. This sets how the board treats replacements of nonconforming structures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The affected neighbor estimated roughly $25,000 to replace his lift with an elevator lift.
Waterfront property owners seeking to rebuild or improve existing docks and lifts.
The adjacent homeowner whose existing boatlift will become difficult to access.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Port Wardens - Sep 10, 2026
Eight property owners sought Board approval for bulkheads, docks, piers and boat lifts extending channelward. These projects shape what gets built along Ocean City's canals and bayside and how close construction comes to neighbors' waterfront.
Board of Port Wardens - Jul 9, 2026
Six waterfront property owners got approval for bulkheads, piers, and boat lifts. All projects stay within the town's channelward extension limits and must meet state environmental permitting before work begins.
Board of Port Wardens - May 14, 2026
Two cases (PW 26-022 and PW 26-028) exceeded the standard 20% channelward extension limit, and the board approved both after finding the new structures would be no larger — or smaller — than what already exists. This sets how the board treats replacements of nonconforming structures.
Related development
PW 26-022 — New bulkhead, platform, pier and boatlift
The new structure will actually shrink the existing overwater footprint by four feet, easing a prior setback encroachment.
PW 26-024 — Pilings, platform, pier, boatlift and PWC docks
Marine construction can't begin until the new home's foundation is started; a neighbor testified his existing lift will become hard to reach.
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