While Boardwalk musicians made their case that the summertime performances enhance visitors experience Thursday, City Council unanimously approved an ordinance raising the cost for permits and imposing new limits on where they can play.
The Ocean City Council in New Jersey has approved new regulations on boardwalk performers, called buskers, in response to pressure from local businesses. The ordinance increases permit costs to $200 each and restricts performances to a specific area between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. five days a week.
While Boardwalk musicians made their case that the summertime performances enhance visitors experience Thursday, City Council unanimously approved an ordinance raising the cost for permits and imposing new limits on where they can play.
The Ocean City Council in New Jersey has approved new regulations on boardwalk performers, called buskers, in response to pressure from local businesses. The ordinance increases permit costs to $200 each and restricts performances to a specific area between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. five days a week.
An ordinance set for a final vote in January would eliminate special design standards for the 34th Street commercial district, while another would remove the city’s pay-to-play rules limiting political contributions from those seeking city contracts.