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MORE OCEAN CITY MARYLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES? City officials seek to cut residential density on parcels in districts zoned for business

Ocean City Today reported on Friday about a restructuring of the zoning rules being considered by the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland. The proposed change would modify the current rules for residential development on commercially zoned properties:

“For about two years, the resort’s Planning Department has discussed the possibility of reducing the number [...]

Federal flood program set to expire at start of hurricane season

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that unless Congress extends it, the National Flood Insurance Program will expire May 31 — the day before hurricane season starts:

“If you are in the market for flood insurance or might need a policy soon to qualify for a mortgage, don’t wait to buy it.

Existing policies [...]

Supreme Court hears arguments in Florida beach property case

Rarely does the U.S. Supreme Court hear arguments related to the property rights of beach property owners, but such a case is now pending before the Court. At issue is whether a ruling by the Florida Supreme Court had determined that the essential right for waterfront property owners was access to the water, not physical [...]