I love everything about this.
The article says the guy is from Seaside, California. Assuming that's where this house is, it looks like like a wealthy/affluent neighborhood with homes going for $750k- 2.5 million (not a surprise given the guy owns a boat).
I guarantee you is his rich neighbors complained that his boat ruined the "aesthetic" of the street or some petty bullshit. That's the sort of stupid thing that rich folks can afford to get upset about.
Seaside is next to the sea. Surprised pikachu face