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Ocean City vs Church Shelter Battle | Dover News
Ocean City is clashing back with St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church over its homeless shelter, filing a counterclaim that accuses the church of violating zoning laws with its “barracks-style” housing in a restricted R-3 zone. The town had previously fined the church $1,000 daily since June 8th — targeting both the reverend and senior warden — but paused fines after legal action began. Ocean City argues the shelter’s structure is illegal regardless of intent and denies imposing a substantial burden on religious practice. They’re seeking a permanent injunction to halt any unauthorized…
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