Margate City
Classic “Downbeach” community known for beach living, local dining, and a family-friendly summer atmosphere.
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- Margate City School District (district)
- William H. Ross School (K–8)
- Atlantic City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
- Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Atlantic City Campus
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Somers Point (nearby)
- Ventnor Avenue “Downbeach” shopping/dining
- Casel’s Marketplace (local grocery)
- Nearby Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
- Margate beaches and boardwalk
- Lucy the Elephant (local landmark area)
- Nearby bayfront recreation
- Atlantic County Library System – Margate branch
- Easy access to Atlantic City and Ocean City corridors
- Seasonal shore traffic patterns; mostly car/local access
Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.
- Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
- Water/Sewer: City of Margate Water & Sewer Department (municipal)
The commission recognized scholarship recipients and swore in two new firefighters, reviewed a state-mandated watershed (stormwater) plan, and received engineering updates on city dredging, public works projects, and lead service line replacement. The body introduced and advanced several ordinances and bond ordinances, approved a consent slate of resolutions, and held a closed session to review a health insurance proposal.
- Introduced Ordinance 8-2026 amending chapter 257 (vehicles & traffic).
- Introduced Ordinance 9-2026 amending chapter 257 (vehicles & traffic).
- Introduced Ordinance 10-2026 amending chapter 132 (fees).
- Introduced Ordinance 11-2026 (bond ordinance appropriating $7,169,500; authorizing issuance of $6,081,25 in bonds/notes).
- Introduced Ordinance 12-2026 (bond ordinance appropriating $5,580,000; authorizing issuance of $5,580,000 in bonds/notes).
- Introduced Ordinance 13-2026 (water & sewer utility bond ordinance appropriating $2,622,500).
The board heard three main applications: a minor subdivision to swap two lot lines on South Union/Atlantic to place a larger lot on the corner and relocate an existing house (approved), sign variances for Tideline on Amherst Avenue to add directional and identification signs (approved), and a variance to allow a 6-foot privacy fence backing the JCC (approved). Several neighbors spoke in support and the board imposed standard conditions and minor tweaks (e.g., stair/driveway details, non-conversion language).
The board approved several development and home-improvement applications (including a four-lot subdivision at 7701 Ventnor, an elevator at 17 N. Nassau, dormers at 213 N. Mansfield, and tiered front-yard walls at 109 S. Argyle). One waterfront request to expand a raised side deck into the side-yard was denied. Several standard administrative items (minutes and prior resolutions) were also adopted.
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