Actually, we have a property owners’ association (POA) and they have strict rules too. Then there are city ordinances against some things - like parking boats & RVs next to or behind homes - HAVE to be on slabs or behind a fence. They can be parked in front on the driveway anytime.
One guy had a three prop cigarette boat that stretched from his garage door almost to the street. It was also in the line of sight to see if anything was coming around the curve. The city eventually made him move it, since it was beyond his property line.