I “closed” their business.

A little context, they were operating a commercial grade business in a residential area. A bit of a zoning violation, one I overlooked until the time they got crass with me.

I was mending a fence on my lot. They came up the hill, which was not maintained on their side and informed me that the fence was on their property, when in fact the survey showed otherwise. I stated my intentions to keep my dog out but they decided to become difficult.

I walked off quietly, with a dismissive wave, and immediately reported their zoning violation to the city. I made a few more calls for good measure.

The next week they removed the signs from their “business”. I suppose referring to the online Google maps listing for their catering business was effective. Previously I'd smell them cooking but since that week, it stopped, never to return.

Also, I should mention that cottage laws in my state do not allow food to be prepared ready-to-eat offsite in un-inspected commercial kitchens, much less one that wouldn't pass muster as it is in a home without proper fixtures. I imagine my call to the health department didn't help either. Had they been making jams and jellies this wouldn't have been a problem.

I've often wondered what happened… if only out of morbid curiosity.

Following the removal of their signage, I removed their listing from Google maps with great, petty enjoyment. After all by Google's definition they were “closed" so I reported them as such. Therefore, I “closed" their business.

This was several years ago, I haven't seen them since, especially since I mind my own business but maybe they moved on.

I have since mended my fence.