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Randomly stumbled upon this trivia today...apparently in Carmel, California, there's a rule against wearing high heels without a permit because of uneven sidewalks. Made me wonder about other weird building or property rules out there. Like, my cousin once mentioned his town wouldn't let him build a shed unless it matched the exact color of his house. Seems kinda picky, you know? Curious if anyone else has run into quirky local building laws or codes.
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In my area, if your fence is over 4 feet tall, you actually have to submit photos of similar fences from neighbors as proof it matches the neighborhood aesthetic. Had to awkwardly snap pics of neighbors' yards...felt like a total creeper, haha.
Haha, that's a new one for me. Usually I just have to submit detailed drawings and measurements - never had to do a neighborhood photoshoot. Makes me wonder who actually reviews all these fence pics...someone's dream job?
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