how can we make our yurt legal!!? grr

[irisdylan]

Dear yurt enthusiasts
My partner dylan built and designed his own yurt. We have enjoyed successfully living in it for nearly a year on family owned property. Sadly our regional district has told us that it is an illegal second dwelling and must be taken down and we are to vacate it. We have not found ANY solutions and are desperate to find one. Friends nearby are even willing to let us live in our yurt on thier land but similar district rules apply. It appears as though we will not be allowed to set up legally anywhere in our district. Can you suggest anything to us? whether how we are wording things or how others have gone about this in the past or how your yurts are legal or not on privately owned land. Your thoughts to our predicament are very much appreciated thank you in advance for your response.
Cheers to yurts!
Iris and Dylan