On Thursday, December 4th, City Council voted 4-3 approving a resolution requesting a recommendation from the Planning Board whether Wonderland Pier should be designated “in need of redevelopment.” Now, the Planning Board has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, January 7th to discuss the designation.
The Ocean City Planning Board is scheduled to review the “area in need of rehabilitation” designation for Wonderland Pier (600 boardwalk) pursuant to NJSA40A:12A-14a. Proposed plans, zoning, and use of the property will not be discussed at this meeting.
600 Boardwalk, “Wonderland Pier”
The Special Meeting has been scheduled for the Music Pier (825 Boardwalk) at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7th. Click here to view the full details.
🗓️ TIMELINE:
August 9th, 2024: Gillian announces Wonderland Pier will permanently close on October 13, 2024. Eustace Mita owns property.
November 14, 2024: Eustace Mita announces his plan for a 252 mega-hotel at the Wonderland Pier site.
March 18, 2025: Downtown Merchants, Boardwalk Merchants vote in favor of Mita’s 252-room hotel.
August 21, 2025: City Council Rejected resolution required to begin “ICONA in Wonderland” redevelopment approval process. Mita announces he will sell the property.
December 4, 2025: City Council approves resolution asking the Ocean City Planning Board to review the rehabilitation designation for the Wonderland Pier property.
January 7, 2026: Planning Board Scheduled to Discuss Rehabilitation Designation.