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Zoning board denies special-exception for church at 40 North 4th Street

Columbia Borough Zoning Hearing Board · April 29, 2026
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The Columbia Borough Zoning Hearing Board denied a church’s request to operate at 40 North 4th Street after questioning about building occupancy, parking and the multi-tenant configuration; applicants said they plan limited services and use a 14-passenger van to transport congregants.

The Columbia Borough Zoning Hearing Board voted to deny an application from Pentecostal Church under the Fire of the Holy Spirit to operate at 40 North 4th Street, citing unresolved questions about building occupancy, parking and the configuration of the multi-tenant property.

Applicants, presenting through translator Julio Lopez, told the board the congregation is small — about 23 people currently — and that they had adjusted…

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