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March 18, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Application before the Ocean City Zoning Board of Adjustment

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm, a hearing will be held at the Council Chambers of the City of Ocean City on the Third Floor of City Hall located at 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey, 08226, before the Ocean City Zoning Board of Adjustment in the matter of the application by The 1168 Building, LLC regarding the property located at 1168 Boardwalk, Block 1101, Lot 14 which is in the On-Boardwalk Zone.  The Applicant seeks to build a two-story addition to the Jilly’s Arcade building for incidental office space, incidental game repairs as well as storage space for Jilly’s on-site operations.  The Applicant seeks a (d)(2) use variance for the expansion of the two-story addition, and preliminary and final site plan approval.  The following are pre-existing non-conformities that are not being exacerbated or impeded by the application and are related to the existing building; side yard setback (S), maximum building height above boardwalk elevation, maximum stories above boardwalk elevation, and impervious coverage.     The Applicant also seeks any other variances or waivers to permit the project.  When the matter is called, you may appear either in person, or by attorney, and present any support or objection which you may have to the granting of the relief or approval sought in the petition. Maps and other documents relating to this matter will be available at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date for inspection during normal working hours in the office of the Board Secretary, 115 12th Street, Henry Knight Building, Ocean City, New Jersey, 08226.

Garrett & Batastini, PA
Jon D. Batastini, Esq.
Attorney for the Applicant
3318A Simpson Avenue
Ocean City, New Jersey 
609-399-0035

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