Chesapeake Beach to Vote on Waterpark Funding and Construction Code Changes

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The town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland will introduce and vote on two new ordinances at their next Town Council meeting on March 19. The first ordinance would allow the town to issue up to $5.9 million in bonds to fund renovations and improvements to the town's waterpark. The second ordinance would repeal the town's existing 'Fences' article in the building construction code. Public hearings will be held prior to the council vote on the ordinances.

Why it matters

The proposed bond funding would allow Chesapeake Beach to make significant upgrades to its popular waterpark facility, which is a major tourist attraction for the town. The changes to the construction code would remove restrictions on residential fences, potentially impacting homeowners in the area.

The details

The first ordinance, O-26-2, would authorize the town to issue up to $5.9 million in bonds to fund renovations, construction, and other improvements to the Chesapeake Beach waterpark. This could include funding a capital reserve fund and paying related issuance costs. The second ordinance, O-26-3, would repeal the existing 'Fences' article in the town's building construction code, removing restrictions on residential fences.

• The next Chesapeake Beach Town Council meeting will be held on March 19, 2026.
• Public hearings on the proposed ordinances will be held prior to the council vote.

What’s next

The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will vote to adopt or reject the proposed ordinances at their March 19th meeting, following the public hearings.