I wonder about the example they are setting for their children. Better to work to change the ordinance first than to stealthily ignore it. Every law or ordinance i inconvenient to someone, but the overall purpose is to protect society and allow people to live together civilly.I am not suggesting anyone is a criminal. I have a coop in my back yard and the local bylaw does not allow it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/714229/stealthy-coop-and-run-needed
When a member encourages another to do the same I wonder what their own experience is with side-stepping bylaws.