Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory from MON 8:00 PM EDT until TUE 2:00 AM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 AM     4.6       -0.0        0.8       None
15/10 PM     6.5        1.8        0.9      Minor
16/10 AM     4.9        0.2        1.0       None
16/11 PM     6.5        1.8        1.0      Minor
17/11 AM     4.9        0.2        1.0       None
18/12 AM     6.4        1.8        1.1      Minor

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/08 AM     4.9        0.3        0.9       None
15/08 PM     6.3        1.7        0.7      Minor
16/09 AM     5.0        0.4        0.9       None
16/09 PM     6.5        1.9        0.9      Minor
17/10 AM     5.1        0.5        1.0       None
17/10 PM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor

Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/08 AM     3.8       -0.2        0.5       None
15/09 PM     5.6        1.6        0.4      Minor
16/09 AM     3.9       -0.1        0.6       None
16/10 PM     5.6        1.6        0.5      Minor
17/10 AM     4.0        0.0        0.6       None
17/11 PM     5.5        1.5        0.6      Minor

Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 AM     4.8       -0.3        0.4       None
15/09 PM     6.9        1.8        0.6      Minor
16/09 AM     5.1        0.0        0.9       None
16/10 PM     6.9        1.8        0.7      Minor
17/10 AM     5.1        0.0        0.9       None
17/11 PM     6.8        1.7        0.8      Minor

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/08 AM     2.7        0.2        0.5       None
15/08 PM     3.6        1.1        0.6      Minor
16/09 AM     2.6        0.1        0.4       None
16/09 PM     3.4        0.9        0.4       None
17/10 AM     2.7        0.2        0.4       None
17/10 PM     3.4        0.9        0.5       None

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UPDATE: Future work session to determine rental stay limits in Ocean City

Kevin Zipay
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Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.

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Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025 Updated Jan 15, 2025

Ocean City — During Tuesday’s Ocean City city council meeting, a handful of residents addressed the council to express strong opposition to a proposed 31-day minimum stay requirement for rentals in R-1 single-family residential zones.

During Tuesday’s Ocean City city council meeting, a handful of residents addressed the council to express strong opposition to a proposed 31-day minimum stay requirement for rentals in R-1 single-family residential zones.

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Public responses led to a swift decision from the Ocean City Council this week, as lawmakers rejected a proposed 31-day minimum rental period in R-1 neighborhoods during this weeks council meeting.

The Ocean City planning and zoning commission initially considered the month-long minimum stay in residential areas, known as R-1 zones, to address concerns over the increasing prevalence of short-term rental properties. However, after listening to residents’ comments, the Ocean City council quickly dismissed the proposal.

Ocean City currently boasts nearly 9,000 rental properties. In R-1 neighborhoods, renters may soon face a seven-day minimum stay requirement, a shorter but still controversial alternative to the rejected month-long proposal.

“The new average stay in America is 3.41 days,” said Ocean City realtor Terry Miller. “So now saying that you have to stay five or seven days is going to eliminate a lot of rentals.”

Miller noted that the rising costs of homeownership in Ocean City are leading many property owners to rely on short-term rentals to offset expenses. “Most of them want to be able to offset the high costs of having a property in Ocean City,” Miller said. “And then, when they’re able to afford to not have to rent, they don’t.”

According to some council members, the proposed restrictions aim to prevent homes in R-1 zones from becoming full-time rental properties, preserving the character of these residential neighborhoods.

With the 31-day proposal off the table, the council will now focus on the week-long minimum stay option. The matter will next be discussed in an upcoming work session, where the council will decide whether to move forward with the proposal to a first reading or abandon it entirely.

Kevin Zipay

Reporter

Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.