“A Toronto father who built his sons a $30,000 boat-shaped treehouse vowed Wednesday to defend what he considers a family haven from city officials who want it torn down.
John Alpeza spent years working on the naval-themed treehouse for his boys Kristian and Matheas, now 10 and 8.
It started as a simple platform in the tree, then grew more sophisticated as the family hired contractors to give it its signature shape and finishes, he said,” wrote Paola Loriggio for The Globe and Mail on Wednesday April 20, 2016.
Loriggio continued, “A spokesman from the city said a building permit wasn’t required for the treehouse, but an investigation was carried out to ensure compliance with a zoning bylaw.
Mark Sraga, director of investigations with the city, said that in August 2014 the treehouse was found to exceed the maximum allowable height.
Alpeza was issued with a notice of violation and given the option to either apply for a minor change to the bylaw or alter the treehouse to comply with the existing rule, he said.”
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Raymond Matt, CFP, CLU, TEP, CHS
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