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This commercial building at 204 Seventh Street would have been renovated for the doggie hotel and daycare center if the project had received approval from the zoning board.

March 4, 2025

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Dog Kennels Banned in Ocean City

A new ordinance closes off any possible legal pathway for developers to build kennels.

Ocean City Takes First Step to Ban Dog Kennels

A proposed ordinance would prohibit the issuance of mercantile licenses for "anything that constitutes a kennel."

Neighbors Voice Opposition to Proposed Dog Kennel in Ocean City

Opponents of the project call on City Council to ban dog kennels throughout town.

Fight Over Doggie Hotel May Not Be Over

The developer says he might appeal a zoning board decision that fell one vote short of approving the project.

Second Ward Residents Prepare Strategy to Thwart Doggie Hotel

They are opposed to attempts to open what would be the town’s first dog hotel in one of their neighborhoods.

Proposed Doggie Hotel Site Up For Sale in Ocean City

Plans for a doggie hotel and daycare center fell one vote short with the zoning board.

Zoning Vote for Proposed Doggie Hotel Falls Short in Ocean City

A developer wanted to build Ocean City's first doggie hotel and daycare center.

Doggie Hotel and Daycare Center Proposed in Ocean City

The zoning board would have to grant a variance to allow the canine business to operate.