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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 housing. The church, which sued in June citing First Amendment and religious land use protections, insists their mission to care for the marginalized is central to their faith and seeks legal relief and reimbursement.

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