I had the same problem when I thought I wanted a larger lanai area. Contacted the building dept. and they said I could only extend 5.5 ' onto the side of my home that sits on a corner lot. It didn't make sense to me as I have a lot of room before getting to the curb but, it is, what it is.
The choice was to move to get what I wanted or realize I really didn't spend much time outside socializing. I decided to stay.
My sympathy for your not realizing this was going to be a problem but you can always sell your home and buy a home that suits your needs better.
It is very disappointing, as some people don't like to move. I'm a one and done, type of person.
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