Always check local ordinances and subdivision ordinances before doing any construction or 'buying big stuff'. I deal with this kinda stuff daily at work(subdivision development and public design projects)..... and it can become a mess and tons of trouble if certain things are not known.

I know people that have bought boats drove them home...then were told that they must find an out-of-subdivision storage area because in the subdivision ordinance they do not allow boat or RVs to be stored on the property in order to 'keep up appearances'.

It really sucks that you were unaware of the 'rules' before building. If the rep says nothing can be done, make sure you get your hubby to get a copy the ordinance and read the document.......there may be sometype of loophole in the wording.

Let me know how it goes and what it says exactly and maybe I could be some help....however, I really don't know how these kinda things are handled in Canada