Church Shelter vs Town Code | Annapolis News

A church in Ocean City is locked in a legal battle with the town over its indoor homeless shelter, sparking a deeper debate about religious mission versus local codes. The town claims the shelter’s washer and dryer application failed to meet code, not that it was denied — but the church says contractors walked off due to excessive red tape, calling the shelter essential to their faith-based service. Now, they’re turning to federal court to challenge whether local regulations can override their mission to help the vulnerable — turning a plumbing dispute into a high-stakes clash over religious freedom and community responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef3049aa4ed43205