[Need help!!!! Law prevents automotive restoration.]

Even though the link doesn't appear current, I know the law is. I think they are just a little slow making the codes and laws available on the internet.

If a person from the zoning board came by and said it was a violation, I'm willing to bet it is.

[Need help!!!! Law prevents automotive restoration.]

How is a car hobbyist supposed to do any work on a vehicle if the zoning law prohibits it?

[Need help!!!! Law prevents automotive restoration.]

Recently my father who is retired and spends most his time restoring antique cars was visited by a person from the zoning board who threatened him with fines for being in violation of the New York State Property Maintenance Code, 302.8 which states:

<span style="font-style: italic">"Except as otherwise provided for in statute or other regulations, two or more inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicles shall not be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at anytime be in a state of major disassembly, disprepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled." </span>

This can be found here: http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/new_york/NY_Property/PDFs/Chapter%203.pdf

I am looking for any information regarding laws like this and how the antique car hobby community is handling laws that prevent people from automotive restoration on private property.

Any help, information, references or links would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

-E