Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:) |' {( o! p! X7 M& ]
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. & w* ]1 [+ S% U; D2 u• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.+ Z. P) H. Q; ~) v2 v
• 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 / x% p# e! O7 D: IUncovered decks B% k! q G) Y
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.$ W% x) S* ]6 o( y3 }6 p0 g* X
Covered decks 9 N8 H: C# W, sA 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.: W# p% ?) P5 J& [8 W% H* S
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