With that argument, one could say grass lawns are unfinished, as well. You either have to maintain them (water, mow, edge, fertilize), or let them die. Same as a garden. And in Orlando, I'd bet growing season could almost be year-round.
If you live in an Obamaville there are going to be codes.
if you want to play Old MacDonald move to the sticks.
but if they change the code more power to em. and good luck as some neighbors are going to take the side of the city officials.