The cost of a short stay in Ocean city could go up under an ordinance introduced by City Council creating a 3% fee on stays in hotels, motels or other lodgings booked online.A public hearing must take place before a final vote, planned for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 on the third floor of City Hall, 861 Asbury Ave.The original ordinance was written only for accommodations booked online through third-party services like Vrbo or Airbnb, what the ordinance describes as the “transient space marketplace.” There are currently no local taxes on those rentals, which have become a significant part of the summer rental market.