Zoning Application Requirements

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This document outlines the detailed application requirements for obtaining a Zoning Permit from the City of Ocean City Zoning Office. Applicants, who can be the lot owner or an authorized agent, must submit a completed Ocean City Zoning Permit application form along with specific supporting documentation. Key requirements include the applicant's and owner's information, property lot/block numbers and street addresses, a statement of intended use, a current (within 12 months) signed and sealed survey, and multiple sets of architectural and plot plans. The required plans must illustrate proposed and existing conditions such as building dimensions, signs, parking, setbacks, coverage percentages (building, impervious surface), floor area ratio, height, vegetation, topographic elevations, easements, roof diagrams, and first habitable floor elevations. Additionally, applicants must provide resolutions and signed plans from any Planning Board or Zoning Board approvals related to the property. The Zoning Officer retains discretion to waive certain requirements for minor improvements like sheds, HVAC units, propane tanks, or fences.

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--- Document: Zoning Application Requirements Document ---
 
 
 
 
 
 
ZONING OFFICE 
115 12th Street, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226  
PH:  609-399-6111        FAX: 609-525-2496 
Printed on Recycled Paper 
CITY OF OCEAN CITY 
AMERICA’S GREATEST FAMILY RESORT 
25-1200.1.2 Application Requirements. 
 
 
An application for a Zoning Permit by the lot owner or his authorized agent shall include an 
Ocean City Zoning Permit application form, and include or be accompanied by the following: 
 
a. 
The applicant's name, address and signature. 
 
b. 
The name, address and signature of the owner, if different from the applicant. 
 
c. 
The lot and block numbers and street addresses of the subject premises. 
 
d. 
A statement of the use or intended use of the building, structure or land. 
 
e. 
A current (not older than twelve (12) months) signed and sealed survey of the subject 
premises. 
 
f. 
An elevation plan drawn to scale, showing the building or structure to be erected 
including signs to be placed thereon, their content and manner of construction.  (Three sets of 
Architectural Plans) 
 
g. 
A plot plan and supplemental drawings as required, drawn to scale showing proposed 
and existing conditions related to:  (Three plot plans separate from the Architectural Plans) 
 
1. 
Buildings with their dimensions; 
 
2. 
Signs; 
 
3. 
Parking area; 
 
4. 
Front, side and rear yard setbacks; 
 
5. 
Percentage of building coverage; 
 
6. 
Percentage of impervious surface coverage; 
 
7. 
Floor area ratio; 
 
8. 
Building height; 
 
9. 
All vegetated areas and landscaping; 
 
10. Topographic elevations and contours on site, and extending five feet (5') onto 
adjoining properties; 
 
11. Location of and screening to be used for refuse storage areas, outdoor mechanical 
equipment and pilings; 


 
 
 
 
 
 
ZONING OFFICE 
115 12th Street, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226  
PH:  609-399-6111        FAX: 609-525-2496 
Printed on Recycled Paper 
CITY OF OCEAN CITY 
AMERICA’S GREATEST FAMILY RESORT 
 
12. Easements of any kind; 
 
13. An axiomatic roof diagram showing roof pitch and details of all features; 
 
14.  Plans showing the elevation of the first habitable floor, elevation to the roof ridge 
and any roof extensions (cupolas, etc.), the elevation and extension from the wall of all roof 
and dormer eaves, measured as required by this Ordinance. 
h. 
The resolution and signed plans from any application approved by either the Planning 
Board or Zoning Board involving the subject property. 
j. 
The Zoning Officer may waive any requirements deemed not necessary for review of 
an application for a Zoning Permit for a shed, HVAC, propane tank, fence or similar 
improvement.  Such waivers shall be noted on the approved Zoning Permit and on the 
approved survey/plot plan.