HELPFUL HOMEOWNER INFORMATION
Important Telephone Numbers:
To report a FIRE or MEDICAL EMERGENCY, dial 911.
Ocean Beach Fire Dept. (631)583-7500
Ocean Beach Police Dept. (631)583-5866
Ocean Beach Village Office (631)583-5940
Ocean Beach Dept. of Public Works (631)583-7682
Ocean Beach Post Office (631)583-7368
Ocean Beach Village Justice Court (631)583-0104
Marina/Recreation (631)583-5153
Doctor’s Office (631)583-8548
Fire Island Ferries (631)665-3600
Fire Island Water Taxi (631)665-8885
H2O Water Limo/Taxi (631)878-0222
Fire Island National Seashore (631)687-4750
Verizon (877)728-6101
PSE&G (800)490-0025
IMPORTANT DATES
Property Taxes: Due annually June 1st 6/1 – 7/1 without penalty
Marina – Boat/Jet-ski Slip: Due 1/1 – 3/15
Ferry Ticket Book Sales: Due 12/1 – 3/15
Vehicle/Cart/Equipment: Due 10/1 – 1/15
Summer Cart Permit: Due 4/1 – 6/15 (Essential Service Only)
CONTACT FORM
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
In order to receive tax bills, notices and email updates, etc. it is very important to submit the CONTACT FORM included in this packet, with a copy of your new deed to the Village Office.
RENTAL PERMITS
There is a minimum 7-day rental period. Rental Permits must be applied for electronically via the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”. Applications must be submitted at least 7 days in advance of the rental period and can be paid by mailing a check and/or credit card (3.5% service charge applies). Renting your house without a permit is a violation of the Village Code and may result in tickets and/or fines and or revocation of rental privileges.
BBQ PERMITS
BBQ Permits must be applied for electronically via the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”.
HOMEOWNER BBQ Permits are for homeowners that do not rent. An application must be applied and paid for every two years. The fee is $100.
RENTAL BBQ permits are free of charge each year with the filing of the first rental permit, it is a separate application and only needs to be completed once a year if you will be submitting rental permits
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Building Inspection / Code Enforcement are located in the Village Office.
Email: bldgdept@villageofoceanbeach.org Phone: 631-583-5940
Building Inspector: Michael Mandarino
Please find applications on the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms” – Construction Permit/Fence Permit/Ordinary Repair Maintenance. A construction permit is not required for painting, power- washing and most landscaping, EVERYTHING else requires a permit. Construction without a permit is a violation of the village code and is subject to violations and/or fines.
FERRY TICKETS
Discounted Homeowner Ferry Ticket books are limited to six (6) books per household and must be applied for each year electronically via the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”. Ferry Ticket Application Sales open December 1st and end on March 15th.
GARBAGE RULES
Garbage pick-ups are Wednesday & Sunday nights starting at 5:00 pm
Picked up by Brownie Carting: (631)750-5325 or Carting@BrownieNY.com
All garbage must be in a plastic bag, in a can with handles and with a secure detachable lid. Containers no bigger than 32 gallon pails & not to exceed 60 lbs. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code. We appreciate your cooperation!
RECYCLABLES
Recyclables are collected on Sunday nights - solid waste consisting of newspapers, corrugated boxes, plastic soda and milk containers, glass bottles and jars and metal food and beverage cans. WRAP PAILS are available at the village office for $25
BULK TRASH
Bulk Trash runs from June – September. The schedule can be found on the village website under “Application Forms”
LIST OF CARTERSLK TRASH
Beachcomber (347) 234-8531
Cherveny Carting (631) 495-5658
Metcalf Carting Co. (631) 665-8088
Michael Kahler (631) 583-7271
Spoons (631) 583-6703
Brownie Carting (631) 750-5325
Dylan Wallace (917) 575-5251
LIFEGUARDS & BEACHES
Email: oceanbeachsurfrescue@gmail.com
Chief Lifeguard: Jillian Weinstein (631)583-9040
Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend
Weekends Only – Mid-May thru Mid-June
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm / Sunday: 9:00 am -5:00 pm
Monday thru Sunday (7 days a week) – Mid-June thru Labor Day
Mon. - Fri.: 9:00am-5:00pm / Saturday: 9:00am-5:30pm / Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Weekends Only – Labor Day thru Mid-September
PLEASE DO NOT SWIM WHEN LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT ON DUTY!
Beach Access/Overpasses are located at Surf View Walk, Ocean Breeze Walk, Bayberry Walk, Cottage Walk, Bungalow Walk, Ocean Road, Wilmot Road, and Surf Road
Lifeguard Station and Restrooms are located at the west side of the Cottage Walk overpass and are only open when the lifeguards are on duty
Handicap Accessible ramp is located at the Bungalow Walk overpass
MARINA BOAT SLIP OR JET SKI SLIPS
Dockmasters office is located at the end of Bayberry Walk on the north side of the Wagon Park & Tennis courts
DOCKMASTERS Phone: 631-583-5153
Marina slip rentals run from April 15th - November 15th - Electronic applications for Homeowners are accepted Jan. 1st - Feb. 15th, Renters & Out-of-Village applications accepted Feb. 15th - March 15th. Slips are assigned on a first come, first serve basis and must be applied for each year electronically via the website at www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”.
MARINA BOAT SLIP OR JET SKI SLIPS
Marina slip assignments are subject to change.
Transient dock opens May 16th and closes October 31st. Rates can be found on the website. Payments are only accepted by credit card
ELECTIONS
Elections are conducted every 4 years for the offices coming due. In order to participate in Village Elections you must be a registered resident of Ocean Beach and registered to vote with the Suffolk County Board of Elections. Information to register is available on our website under Elections.
PETS
Dogs & pets must be leashed in all public areas of the Village. You are responsible for bagging & cleaning up after your pet. Dogs & pets are not allowed on the beach at any time.
FOOD, DRINK & NOISE
Food & drink (including alcoholic beverages) are not permitted on the beach, overpasses or walks. Water bottles are permitted. You can eat & drink non-alcoholic beverages on Bay Walk (in town only).
Music and voices are easily heard, please be mindful and respectful of your neighbors. According to the Village Code noises should not be heard “outside the perimeter of the property”, especially after 10:00 pm.
FIRE IS OUR BIGGEST THREAT!!!
Never toss a lit cigar/cigarette. Never leave your grill unattended and be extra careful when using gas/propane tanks.