Council Member· 2024-11-07–2026-04-07 (start: organizational meeting Thursday November 7, 2024 after the November 5, 2024 election per oceancitymd.gov election results release; end: resigned April 7, 2026 for health reasons per oceancitymd.gov/oc/2026/04/07/)
Larry Yates
Ocean City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 16:00
- Avg per meeting
- 2:40
- Segments
- 316
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Top issues during term (6)(Zoning)
Quiet Storm outdoor merchandise display exceptions
Approvals let the stores keep selling discounted merchandise outdoors, supporting seasonal retail sales.
Zoning text amendment: bulk regulations and setbacks for duplexes and townhouses
Waterways Code Amendments (Chapter 106)
Comprehensive Plan Update
Townhouse Driveway Apron Requirements
Could affect design and construction costs for new townhouse projects on wide lots.
Flood freeboard variances for substantial improvements
Approvals let owners avoid costly elevation of additions and keep flood insurance valid, without cost to the town.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Yates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Zoning.
Voting record (0)(Zoning)
No votes found matching Zoning.