I have to agree with LareePQG on code enforcement officers not being very versed on the codes. We went round and round with ours about our cargo van. He declared it was a commercial vehicle and was registered as such. I tagged and drove it for 10 years prior. You would I would know how my...
Contact your planning and development department. They might be able to help you interpret the codes and find a loophole. At the very least they could tell you if there is a possibility of a variance.