Might be but that driveway was only extended a few days ago. It was grass to the far right of the picture. They were breaking city code so they cemented it in to extend the driveway so they can park "legally".
Basic common courtesy will keep most people from doing stuff like in many of the photos. But like most things in life the people who like to think of themselves and their situation before others end up forcing additional laws and codes. Sure I would like nothing better than to save a few thousand dollars in storage fees each year for my toys, but I know it will look like shit to keep them in front of my home. When I have my boat at home I always keep it at a neighbors house in the designated RV parking area behind a gate.
Dude if you're complaiging about that to the city I hope I never move anywhere near you. It's not out in the open, it's parked fine. Like I said I HATE neighbors, specially when they have no consideration