I did not suggest any solutions (period inspections or what not). I'm pointing out that the situation - that we have a set rules (zoning), but they aren't enfo

I did not suggest any solutions (period inspections or what not). I'm pointing out that the situation - that we have a set rules (zoning), but they aren't enforced - which causes people to knowingly build without a permit. The parent comment provided legitimate reasons why cities have some zoning rules in place (shared sewage, flooding, etc..).