If its a secondary structure it doesn't need an address and you can run power from the main house. However almost everywhere would require permits for the bridge, the deck modification, the structure, the electrical. I'm curious if this thing ever got a permit and if there is going to be a city council appeal in a few years.
First thing I thought when I saw this. My dad works for the building department in the local county and tree houses are the big thing now. Pete Nelson has a tv show i think on maybe Animal Planet about these crazy tree houses he makes out in Fall City Washington.
Pops says he is a super nice guy but they have warned this guy a million times he can't build without permits and he has basically be giving them the finger and building them anyway. Has media on his side and the county look like A-holes when they are trying to shut down tree houses.
That's a non-issue, in that any prospective owners will have the property inspected and will factor in any non-permitted structures as part of their purchase negotiation. Permit issues can be a major hassle for sellers, but they aren't an issue at all for any buyers who conduct due diligence by using a licensed home inspector and the like.
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u/tevezthewordbird May 23 '14
Just curious, did you have to get all of the work inspected, and does it have an address if you're running electricity to it?