I'm getting pretty fed up with these zoning setback rules in my neighborhood. I mean, I get why they're there, but it feels like they're seriously limiting what we can do with our own property. My neighbor wanted to build a small addition and got denied because of some setback rule, and now he's worried it'll hurt his home's value down the line. Seems kinda unfair, you know? Curious if anyone else has run into this kind of headache.
Totally get your frustration—setbacks can feel overly restrictive sometimes. A few quick thoughts:
- Setbacks are usually about fire safety, privacy, and neighborhood aesthetics.
- But yeah, they can be rigid and outdated.
- Maybe check if your neighbor can apply for a variance? Sometimes that's an option.
Hang in there... zoning headaches are super common.
