Oh Lord we have one of those.
I tend to agree with you. Just because you are waving a flag, etc. doesn’t mean you don’t have to follow the rules. They aren’t draconian. There is nothing wrong with them. And while I am no fan of Homeowners Associations you live there, and you need to follow the regs.
You know that's overkill by an over zealous HOA. The guy has 30 days to pay 8k or he will lose his home.
Good grief that's ridiculous!