Residential yard setbacks for small lots (Ordinance 2026-08)
Ocean City
Summary
The council adopted an updated zoning map and clarified that lots under 5,000 square feet in LC-1/SC-1 districts keep their existing setback treatment, while lots 5,000 square feet and up follow the new rules. Residents of R-1 zones are unaffected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal cost, but setback certainty protects property values on older small lots.
Owners of older, smaller commercial lots who keep their existing setbacks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mayor and City Council (Regular) - Apr 20, 2026
The council adopted an updated zoning map and clarified that lots under 5,000 square feet in LC-1/SC-1 districts keep their existing setback treatment, while lots 5,000 square feet and up follow the new rules. Residents of R-1 zones are unaffected.
Mayor and City Council (Work) - Apr 14, 2026
An amendment to yard setback rules for LC-1/SC-1 lots under 5,000 square feet was advanced for a first reading, following the staff recommendation.
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