Vista, which skaters claim put skateboarding on the map, by creating megaramps in Vista, and developing the best skaters in the world - has passed a zoning permit that will fine anyone with a backyard ramp over 6 ft tall

The City of Vista has unanimously passed a new ordinance to fine skaters $3,400 if they have a backyard ramp over 6 feet tall. 

The fee is for a permit regulated by the city. 

The ordinance was passed as residents complained of ramps making a lot of noise. Skating will also be only allowed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/vista-skateboarders-with-6-foot-tall-backyard-ramps-must-now-pay-up/

I see someone realizing that they can dig down into the backyard, and make a 20 foot tall ramp that only is 6 ft above ground. 

Arguing for the new law and fine:

A married couple who said the tranquility at their Oak Drive home is disrupted by noise coming from a neighbor’s 30-foot skateboard ramp.

The husband called the ramp “absurdly large” and said it towers over his backyard, and his wife said there is a cheering section where spectators bang their boards in response to some skate tricks.

They also said they had asked their neighbor if they could have three evenings a week without anyone using the ramp, but he declined and said he was running a business teaching skateboard lessons.

And get this, the photo above? Is a backyard ramp. I shit you not. 

The most renowned backyard skateboard ramp in Vista likely is Sloanyard at the home of professional skateboarder Elliot Sloan. 

His private skateboard compound was the site of an X-Games competition last July. 

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/vista/story/2023-02-19/vista-residents-who-want-to-build-backyard-skateboard-ramps-will-now-need-a-permit-the-cost-3-345

When you have an X Games competition in your backyard, with the audience cheering? I am certain the neighbors aren't going to be cool with the party sounds, music on the PA, etc.