I used an extreme example, for sure! I think it highlights that stable zoning rules can promote property rights rather than undermining them. Sure, they can g

I used an extreme example, for sure! I think it highlights that stable zoning rules can promote property rights rather than undermining them. Sure, they can go too far-- but there is no fundamental contradiction. > one is a different type of use instead of just a more dense one Differences in density are differences in use! perhaps insubstantial ones--- ones that don't meaningfully impinge any existing residents property right, and if so they shouldn't rightfully be restricted by zoning. And obviously they are-- I'm not attempting to defend existing practices-- only arguing that the conflict is not fundamental and that people arguing over them can all be making reasonable arguments over the right thresholds.