It really boils down to a question of whether or not someone should be expected to restrict their actions when they are having a negative impact on their neighbors, even if those actions are within the letter of the law.
Even if some would consider it "elitist", certain neighborhoods are going to be home to more people who care about outward appearances and the type of activities that are occurring on a frequent and regular basis. I'd say that in most upper middle class areas, having a stable of old cars outside your house and consistent mechanical activity being performed wouldn't viewed favorably by most residents.
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