Preserving the charm. One denied permit at a time.
Meanwhile, an entirely imaginary subdivision called The Preserve at Formerly Preserved Land celebrates its grand opening.
This headline and story premise are parody, not reports of actual events.
Neighbors express concern that the lawn may be setting a precedent.
Every street offers a fresh opportunity to wonder whether you've already passed your house.
A fictional subcommittee has been formed to investigate off-white.
Experience our completely fictional permitting simulator. No actual city rules, outcomes, or approval probabilities are represented here.
Satire is more useful when readers can check the underlying facts. This section is reserved for sourced summaries of real ordinances, permit procedures, planning commission agendas, council minutes, and development approvals. No specific allegations or approval statistics are asserted in this prototype.
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We love a town with character. We also love asking who gets to define it. Nonconforming Fairhope is an independent satirical project about preservation, growth, bureaucracy, and the gap between a town's ideals and its everyday experience.
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