Of course, when zoning laws and building standards are properly applied, we hear of "burdensome regulations," "nanny state." and all of that. It mightily depends upon whose ox is being gored.

It seems to me that much of our infrastructure is holding up decently, at least serving through its predictable lifetime, and represents competent work. Maintenance of anything more complex that a compost pile is to be expected, and must be planned and budgeted for.

Come to think of it, probably even compost piles need maintenance, but I never took that course...