Maybe it's just a 'Burgh thing.
Have seen fist fights over parking spaces and removing the chair.

Move someones parking spot saver in Boston after a snow storm and you best be ready to fight.

LOL

Not a lot of 20' driveways up to your garage around there I gather

Oh, I thought he meant I needed snow, we're fresh out of snow.

LOL! If you're not within 2" of the curb you can kiss your side mirrors good-bye.

If someone parks in your paid space or in front of your garage, you have them towed. Usually because they have 2 flats too. It's that simple. 🤦

"Dibs" is a big deal in Chicago neighborhoods.
After shoveling out their cars residents claim "dibs" on the space by placing all kinds of chairs, large kids toys, laundry baskets to mark out their "claim".
Whatever is not in use from the basement they drag it out.
Major fights every year about who has dibs on a spot.