And that's different from an HOA how?I do not think it was an HOA. Many cities have ordinances that you have to maintain your property in a reasonable manner. Last place I lived you could not park a boat or car on the grass next to the driveway. You had to have concrete, asphalt or gravel. Also cars could not be parked on the street for more than 7 consecutive days. and no car repair in the driveway.