county inspectors used for harassment

[kalakoa]

if those requirements are only selectively enforced, and for the large part are ignored

This, right here, is exactly the problem I've been having.

I see (apparent) unpermittedness everywhere all the time, and very little actual enforcement. Obviously, these people are "following the rules" even though they are also "violating the code".

All I'm asking is that the "rules" be published, especially as they seem to be more important than the "code".

how many homes have had to be torn down in the past year or two for not being permitted

I think the answer is "zero", because you can (usually) work with County to correct the violations.

Seaview's House of Cards might have been the test case ... if it hadn't mysteriously burned to the ground.

Look at it this way: "correction" means fines, additional fees, and work for licensed contractors. "Torn down" means a reduction in property tax revenue...