And therefore things for all of, including the parent poster, can do is: 1. Vote in local elections, because zoning is a local elected official kind of thing 2.

And therefore things for all of, including the parent poster, can do is: 1. Vote in local elections, because zoning is a local elected official kind of thing 2. Get involved in city council, zoning board of appeals, etc 3. Perhaps even run yourself, or at least get together with like minded individuals in your area and organize