The future of a beloved Ocean City landmark has become the subject of legal action, as community groups push back against plans that could transform the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier property into a luxury hotel. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports multiple community organizations have filed suit challenging Ocean City Council's June decision to classify the waterfront site as being in need of rehabilitation. That designation opens the door to zoning negotiations that could fundamentally alter what's permitted at the location.Under current zoning regulations, hotels are not allowed on the property. However, the rehabilitation designation approved earlier this summer creates a pathway for the city to negotiate changes to those restrictions.
