Ostia itself was provided with all the services a town of the time could require; in particular, a famous lighthouse.
It was not adopted, but later the town required a special use permit under its zoning code.
The town stated that it was too expensive to maintain and required $1 million in repairs.
The town first put the property up for sale in November and required that the minimum bid be the appraisal price of $350,000.
"Most towns will be requiring a different color bucket for recyclables."
The town requires the inspections for renewal of liquor licenses.
The town will require three extra parking spaces for the new living area.
Some small towns actually require residents to have post office boxes.
The town also required that the project, near several stables, have a riding trail across it.
Many towns require individuals and businesses to obtain a number of permits before starting a major project.