OC Weighing New Housing District That Would Prohibit Short-Term Rentals In Certain Areas

OCEAN CITY – The Planning and Zoning Commission voted this week to hold a public hearing on a newly proposed housing district that would prohibit short-term rentals.

On Tuesday evening, Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith reported on a housing compliance and regulation seminar that occurred earlier in the day.

At the seminar Property Review and Enforcement Strategies for Safe-housing (PRESS) Committee came together with the Fire Marshal’s Office, Police Department, Licensing Department, Zoning Department, as well as over 60 participants from the private sector, including residents, real estate agents, rental agents and management companies to discuss ongoing concerns regarding rental properties.
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