One Chicago suburb is considering regulations on treehouses. This after one resident built an elaborate treehouse filled with amenities that he is advertising online to rent for nearly $200 a night.
The Schaumburg Village Board on Tuesday will consider new rules and permissions that the planning, building and development committee recommended on Thursday.
The proposed regulations would require treehouses to be no more than 100 square feet and be set back from property lines. Builders also would be required to obtain a $15 permit before beginning construction.
The issue was prompted by Dan Alexander's 7-year-old treehouse. It's available for rent through Airbnb at $195 per night and includes air conditioning, cable TV and a full-sized bed.
Arlington Heights and other cities already have regulated treehouses.
