Elon Musk Is Having Massive Drama With His Mansion's Neighbors

While billionaire Elon Musk is ripping through government agencies in Washington, DC, his cushy $6 million abode in a wealthy Austin suburb is tearing up local rules as well. As the New York Times reports, Musk bought the six-bedroom mansion in West Lake Hills in 2022. The location was unusual for somebody requiring constant monitoring by an army of security guards, since it sits off a narrow public road in the middle of a residential neighborhood. To beef up security, Musk erected a 16-foot chain-link fence around the property — which got the richest man in trouble with the local Zoning and Planning Commission, as it was a full ten feet taller than it was allowed to be. According to the NYT, the construction of the fence and a metal gate violated six city ordinances and didn't have any of the necessary permits. While Musk's staff have since tried to retroactively get permits and exceptions for the fence and gates, the process is still ongoing. However, the disregard for rules has ... Read full article.