The new home was 18 inches higher than the ordinance would allow. Easton, mad about his lost view, went to code enforcement to make sure they imposed the lower roof-line ordinance.
Easton and his new neighbor had some great arguments about this, as you can imagine - not great feelings. The new neighbor had to drop the roof line - no doubt at great expense.
Recently, Easton called the city to complain about the new vents his neighbor installed. When they came out to see, here's what they found:"
http://www.bubbleinfo.com/journal/2006/9/21/view-restrictions.html
image should be safe for 99% of all workplaces.