Ocean City seeks a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Meetings are typically held on the third and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. 

In accordance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, the Zoning Board of Adjustment is responsible for:

1. Hearing appeals from decisions of an administrative official related to development applications.
2. Hearing applications for relief from provisions of the local zoning ordinance.

Membership: City Council appoints seven (7) Regular Members and two (2) Alternate Members. Regular Member appointments are four-year terms and Alternate Member appointments are two year terms. The current vacancy is for an unexpired term that will end on Dec. 31, 2027.

Further information can be found on our web site at www.ocnj.us under Government, Boards & Commissions or at the City Clerk’s office. 

To apply, complete the online Citizen Leadership Form by clicking here or print a form and send it to the City Clerk's Office. Deadline for applications is Sept. 7, 2026.

Mail or drop off to Melissa Rasner, City Clerk, 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226.

Questions: call 609.525-9323 or email mrasner@ocnj.us