The City of Ocean City Historic District was created in 1992 pursuant to the City of Ocean City Code Section 25-1800.1 et seq. The rules and regulations that govern the means through which the Historic District operate, are encompassed in the City of Ocean City Code Section 25-1800.1 et seq. A copy of the City Ordinances as they relate to the Historic Preservation may be found on line. As a general rule, in order to conduct certain demolition, new construction, or rehabilitation within the Historic District, Historic Preservation Commission approval is required. The first step in obtaining Historic Preservation Commission approval is to complete an application. Applications may be found at the Planning Office or online. The application and all supporting documentation may be dropped at the Department located at 115 12th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226. If demolition and/or new construction is proposed applicants must submit 6 (six) sets of architectural plans with the application. Additional requirements are contained in Section 25-1800.5.5. It is not necessary to submit plans if you are only applying for demolition. Please feel free to contact the recording secretary with any questions you may have pertaining to your application at (609) 525-9173.

Historic Preservation Commission Application

Historic Preservation Commission Guidelines

Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee Review Application