Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 7 x+ |7 Y* _$ r% k6 \. @4 Q• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. 6 r4 {. q1 v# E3 B( q• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.6 Z, r; L4 f$ S2 o. ^! m2 u, _
• If the deck will be built on a corner lot or in the front yard of any lot, you will need to talk to a Development Planner from our office.
Definitions / h3 L2 e4 g1 ]' ]& ?Uncovered decks: o) u! d# ], E7 y
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ! I& n# y! i, z* Q# b5 WCovered decks 5 t# o+ C: z& O. bA covered deck is a deck with a roof and possibly walls. It is considered an addition and the building and zoning regulations for additions would apply.2 Z- s9 `6 O" t* E' e+ {
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