Page 22 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 Burger Bash WEDNESDAYS 1/2 Price, 1/2 lb. Fresh Char Grilled Craft Draft Headquarters fagers.com 60th Street In The Bay 410-524-5500 “Your Friends At The Beach” OPEN 5 DAYS AT NOON (CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) Monday Taco Night 3 p.m.-11 p.m. • Dine-In Only $1.25 Crunchy Tacos (Beef, Chix, Bean Or Pork) Thursday Fajita Night Resort Property Management •Administrative Management •Financial Management •Building Maintenance Service •Custodial Services •Pool Services •24-Hour Emergency Service Info@OceanPointLtd.com www.OceanPointLtd.com 3 p.m.-11 p.m. • Dine-In Only $9.50 Chicken, Steak Or Mushroom Fajita $11.75 Shrimp Or Combo Sunday Football Specials (Bar Side Only) Drink Specials $1.25 Crunchy Tacos (Beef, Chix, Bean Or Pork) DCMA PCAM® • AMS® CMCA Certified MHIC #68055 $5 Specialty Pizzas MONTEGO BAY SHOPPING CENTER 130TH ST., OCEAN CITY, MD. 410-250-4424 www.octequila.com Reservation For Parties Of 8 Or More New Shirt Designs Are Here!! 410-213-7144 9923 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Suite D-6 Ocean City, Md. 21842 l Fishbow as rgarit Ma HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-6 EXCEPT SATURDAY