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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch
November 8, 2013
OC Zoning Code Changes Passed
By JOANNE SHRINER
STAFF WRITER
OCEAN CITY – Two zoning code amendments were approved by the Mayor and City Council this week, including changes to the definition of building heights and certain parking requirements. According to Zoning Analyst Kay Stroud, the current definition of building height states, “The vertical distance from grade to the highest point where the exterior walls meet the roof at the top plate. The area above the maximum building height (attic) shall not be used for living purposes, which includes working, sleeping, eating, cooking or recreation, or a combination thereof unless otherwise permitted within district regulations.” The new definition recommended creates a specific benchmark for measurement and will instead read, “The vertical distance from base flood elevation or two feet above grade, whichever is greater, to the highest point where the exterior walls meet the roof unless otherwise specified.” According to Ocean City’s Zoning Code “grade” is defined as, “grade elevation shall be measured at the crown of the improved street upon
Grant Awarded To St. Martin’s
The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council Executive Director Jay Parker and Projects Manager Lisa Ludwig recently presented a grant award check for the St. Martin's Heritage & Docent Education Program to the Board of Directors and the educational events committee. Pictured above are Board members Sherrie Beckstead, Dr. Geoffrey Robbins, Theresa Bruner, Chris Cannon, Natalee DeHart, Laura Jenkins, Laura Mears and JD Quillin and committee members Cindi Wilde, Tiffany Wyatt, Sue Moore and Gail Whaley. Submitted Photo
which a building fronts, measured at the point perpendicular to the midpoint of the lot line.” The code also states within the residential district maximum building height shall be no more than 50 feet and shall be no more than five
stories, except as otherwise provided under special height and yard regulations per section 110-901 for buildings taller than five stories. Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith asked for the amendment to be passed by emergency ordinance on Mon-
day evening due to current projects that are on hold waiting on the adjustment of the baseline, such as projects on 25th and 57th streets. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on SEE NEXT PAGE
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