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Bryan Ohio church shelter faces zoning and permit fight
In Bryan, fire chief warns Dad's Place lacks overnight stay permits at a church shelter housing about 14 people. Judge fines pastor Chris Avell $200 and orders 30 days stay as appeals loom. Attorneys argue constitutional protection for religious aid while city maintains code enforcement and sprinkler requirements amid housing shortages.
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