First, the zoning rules vary widely from one town/city to another regarding set backs, minimum size of home you can place on a lot, etc.

It's my little time away zone when I am in a flight. 

He had a HUGE red flag warning and just kept motoring on and now is acting shocked the tenant continued to screw him over

It's like I'm in the twilight zone.

They had completely covered the outside wall with red brick and added a garage.

Get out of your comfort zone.

I've written contracts being in other time zones. 

You can tell what zone you are in by searching your address here. https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search The City of San Antonio looks like they allow for certain construction in the floodplain as long as it does not raise the water surface more than 6 inches,but the "no rise" applies to the floodway.

. - Chicago zoning & permitting is always a confusing topic. 

I have done both multiple times over the years but suing is usually when there is no other way to settle or they have tried to back out multiple times..... or i have put a ton of work into getting it zoned a certain way or land split approvals, etc....