Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:4 o3 z: H0 ~* C) [9 O3 i
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.& t( Z9 v4 R7 f: ]" M" v1 Y
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.% M/ ~) E J- Q% O; y
• 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.
Definitions0 Z6 z% Y6 T/ \7 ]1 A' p
Uncovered decks# A5 |/ _5 H$ O7 S6 w2 b( A
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.( {7 H% W- c- f- |: T
Covered decks# ?: S8 u6 q. h% Z
A 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 q0 l3 T( b( C& H( f6 T1 j# ]4 }* z& [9 o9 f
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