OCEAN CITY, Md. — It's been over four months since Ocean City residents voted against short-term rental limits in certain residential developments.

Now it appears the Ocean City Council is looking to revisit the matter, potentially reimposing what voters already rejected.

Over the summer local lawmakers implemented a minimum five-night stay in low density single family residential developments (R1) and mobile home (MH) districts.

The decision drew outrage, leading to 1,300 people signing a petition forcing a public referendum.

By just 34 votes , the ordinance was overturned.

"Mayor Meehan pledged to respect the democratic process and abide by the referendum’s outcome, committing that he and the council would follow suit," the group OCMD Property Rights Inc. said. "Yet, only four m

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