I hate over zealous code as much as the next person. I hate illegal garage apartments even more.
In between is a happy medium. Do you really need a permit to replace a shot water heater? I’d think not, many cities disagree with me.
I’ve had great neighbors and I’ve had schmuck neighbors. Really don’t like the schmucks.
But really, I’m like the other already pointing out, really laughing at your reaction when the big government dictation you always pander for gets directed your way.