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Steady northwesterly winds literally pushed the water out of the Isle of Wight Bay Tuesday afternoon to make low tide even lower. Measurements from the NOAA station at the inlet showed the tide drop was 1.6 feet lower than normal. Anyone who wanted more information on the various shoals they might encounter by boat this spring and summer had only to look out the window to see the channels.

City Council pulls surprise This summer will be the Boardwalk’s first since 1933 without an Alaska Stand on a corner. The family is keeping the name, but is selling the property rental stance to Thrasher’s. — PAGE 12

Alaska Stand takes its leave County pauses on harbor zoning

The commissioners table their attempt to block US Wind’s use of two parcels in the West Ocean City harbor by changing the zoning. — PAGE 56

In a stunning change of direction, an Ocean City Council majority calls for a 31-night minimum stay for rentals in single-family home districts by 2027. — PAGE 3

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Council opts for rental ban in residential areas by ’27 By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Feb. 21, 2025) Acknowledging the city will need to take “baby steps” in their approach to short-term rentals, city officials this week directed staff to amend a proposed ordinance and develop regulations for a ban in singlefamily and mobile home districts by 2027. On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council had before it the final reading of an ordinance that would establish a fivenight minimum length of stay for short-term rentals in the R-1 residential and MH mobile home districts. However, after a three-hour discussion, the council reversed course to some degree and voted 4-3 to have staff amend the ordinance and bring it back for another second reading. As proposed, the city would establish a five-night minimum length of stay for short-term rentals in the R-1 and MH neighborhoods for the 2025 and 2026 seasons and implement a ban in those two districts beginning in 2027. “We’re losing our sense of community, and we’re losing our R-1 neighborhoods and residents because of a commercial opportunity to run a business in the R-1 neighborhood, and that contradicts the comprehensive plan and that’s what’s happening,” Mayor Rick Meehan said this week. “Doing nothing, or kicking the can down the road too far, really is a very poor option because this is going to continue to happen.” In late January, the council agreed to move forward with a moratorium on the issuance of any new short-term rental licenses in the R-1 and MH districts and to set a five-night minimum length of stay for any existing rentals, beginning this season. That restriction, however, has been largely opposed by rental owners, many of whom came back before the council this week to make their final case against the length-of-stay ordinance. Property owner David Marciniak argued that the council had failed to consider the financial impact the ordinance would have on existing shortterm renters. Under the five-night minimum, he said, one rental property would lose 12 of its 18 bookings, while a second property would lose 14 of its 17 bookings, and a third property would lose 13 if its 22 bookings. That change, he noted, equated to tens of thousands of dollars in lost revenue. “The last two years have been down here for the rental industry,” he said. “This is not the time to add additional financial burdens to owners. You’ve already implemented reforms on occupancy and a moratorium on rental licenses. If you feel that you have to make a change, then at least do it taking into consideration the im-

pact of property owners who rent.” Marciniak, as well as several other rental owners, asked the council to consider a three-night minimum stay, particularly for the shoulder season, when weekend events are held. Resident Terry Miller also requested a task force be formed in an effort to reach some sort of compromise. She added that a recent petition garnered more than 200 signatures from yearround residents who opposed the rental restrictions. “Walking around my neighborhood, I talked to five new residents … ,” she said. “None of them supported these restrictions. They said when they moved to a resort, of course they assumed there would be rentals.” Lauren Bunting, president of the Coastal Association of Realtors, asked the council to reconsider a three-night minimum stay in the offseason, while Montego Bay resident Cathy Dorey asked that the MH district be excluded from the ordinance. She noted her family was trying to keep her parents’ home. “Many families are in the position where they want to maintain these homes that they grew up in, that they spent their entire lives in, and they can’t afford to do it without having the ability to supplement and to rent,” she said. “It doesn’t mean that they’re renting full time and that they’re these big property, real estate investors.” Resident Martin Branigan, a retiree to Ocean City, also encouraged the council to vote against the fivenight minimum stay. He noted that some rental owners used that income to pay mortgages and fund retirements. “A lot of people, their dream is to live here, and if they can’t afford it then they have to rent, and not everybody who rents is looking to make a profit,” he said. “Not everybody is looking to do that … They’re making ends meet until they can make their dream come true of moving here full time.” Several full-time residents, however, also came before the council this week to show their support for the rental restrictions. Teal Drive resident John Wright, along with other homeowners, argued the town code prohibited businesses in single-family neighborhoods. Resident Jeff McMahon noted a section of the code prohibited “tourist homes” in the R-1 district. “Our council members didn’t create this problem, but so far have done nothing to rectify it,” Wright said. “They now have the opportunity to do the right thing and begin to enforce the R-1 zoning codes before our residential neighborhoods as we know them disappear completely.” See CITY Page 10

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Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528

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Welcome to this stunning coastal-inspired 4BR/2BA home, located just 1.5 miles from the beach in the highly desirable Lake Bethany neighborhood. Set on a corner lot, this residence offers multiple outdoor living spaces, perfect for entertaining family and friends while enjoying the beauty of nature. As you enter the main level, you're greeted by an abundance of natural light, soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, and custom windows throughout. The open concept living area exudes warmth and charm, providing an airy and spacious environment for gatherings. A cozy gas fireplace offers the perfect ambiance for those cooler fall and winter evenings. The chef's kitchen is a dream, featuring elegant granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and white cabinetry with plenty of storage space. Beautiful hardwood floors seamlessly flow into the dining area, creating an inviting space for ca-

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Constant yield tax rates announced by state Higher taxable property values could yield new revenue for municipalities By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Feb. 21, 2025) Worcester County and its municipalities received a first look at the constant yield tax rates that will guide budget discussions for the coming fiscal year. Last week, the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation notified the state’s counties and municipalities of the tax rate that would be needed to produce the same revenue as the year prior. Known as the constant yield tax rate, the figure is based on the new assessed value of taxable properties in a jurisdiction. Simply put, as assessments rise,

for example, the tax rate should drop so that the revenue derived from the property tax stays the same. This appears to be the case for Worcester County and its municipalities, which saw net assessable real property bases rise in 2025. In Ocean City, for example, this year’s assessable base increased from $10.8 billion to $12.1 billion. While resort properties were not reassessed for this year, increases from the most recent assessment are phased in over a three-year period. As a result, the new constant yield tax rate is 39.58 cents per $100 dollars of assessed value, or a figure lower than the city’s actual tax rate of 44.26 cents. It remains to be seen if Ocean City will adopt the constant yield tax rate or a different rate altogether. Prior to

2024, a jurisdiction could not set a tax rate that exceeded the constant yield tax rate without first advertising its intent to do so, according to the Department of Assessments and Taxation. Now, a jurisdiction cannot set a tax rate that exceeds the current taxable year’s real property tax rate without advertisement. The good news is that primary residences are insulated by the Homestead Tax Credit, which limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to a fixed percentage. In Ocean City, for example, the Homestead cap is set at 0%. In Worcester County, this year’s assessable base increased from $19.5 billion to $21.4 billion, resulting in a constant yield tax rate of 77.03 cents per $100 of assessed value, the state reports. That rate is lower than the

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