Seen-on-TV treehouse lacks permit

A 600-square-foot treehouse south of Beauty Bay recently featured on the DIY Network’s “The Treehouse Guys” is lacking a building permit. The television episode aired June 7. A notice of violation was sent to owner Paul Buttars on June 8, according to officials with Kootenai County’s Community Development office. Buttars failed to provide an adequate response after an allotted 45 days, officials said, prompting a recorded notice of violation during a Monday hearing before the Kootenai County commissioners./ Ryan Collingwood , CDA Press. More here .