And the “damage” lasted until when... the wind turbine was removed? What point is there in pushing a technicality except to stir up a real big hornets nest. Sometimes some people never learn when to let go.
You answered your own question, at least as it would pertain to neighbors (noise and strobing lights).
What point is there in pushing a technicality...?
The city argues the prohibited "structure" (concrete foundation, anchor bolts, etc.) has not been removed. The city engineers have no doubt pointed out that removal of that added structure poses no danger to the integrity of the earlier existing house. If the guy or his contractor had placed the structure within the sideset due to some good faith error the city might have issued a variance for the foundation. But instead, he has acted throughout as though the city has no authority over the matter. Bad move.
It has been fun, have a nice evening.