I would say normally a Sabour rattler from legal council will get them moving. 

Just over the county line (El Dorado) and the stateline in Nevada you will find less barriers to entry, but our city council has indicated that other communities around the lake are looking towards the city and the decisions it makes regarding VHRs as a starting point.

George, the number of firms in an industry depends upon the demand for the final "product" (we don't have many typewriter repair shops anymore ... no demand) and the barriers to entry into that industry, either economic (large capital requirements) or regulatory (charter requirement).Generally speaking, as the number of firms decreases, competition also declines and the consumers of that industry's product pay higher prices for lower quantities.I would LOVE to have the only gas station in town and persuade the town council that I alone can safely deliver gasoline without risk of spills or explosions.

Also, is there potential to avoid the withholding by owning the property through an LLC which in turn is wholly owned by another foreign (likely British) company?

The last Oakland city council meeting heard arguments about capping capital improvement related rent increases to 10% per year.

If someone is not activelly contributing to the decisions and management, you may be in violation, but get a second opinion (from qualified, experienced legal council).Tony.And I think the SEC does not care if you do not know, they will nail you for all past instances as well if you get in trouble, best find out and get it clarified, find a case precedent if possible.

The term "conveyancing solicitor" sounds British.

At that point, the risk would be significantly less because we'd already have city council approval, construction pricing in place, construction loan pre-approval, etc. 

For example, in some munis code violations are part of city council or county supervisor meeting minutes.  

(said in my best British accent)