Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:# F. N6 \( Z; w# k8 A7 f0 S! O
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. " g' N7 w4 e3 I• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. $ p; m" }# k4 Y# l( M( q+ 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.
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An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. \. N# K3 R2 I" @, pCovered decks ! j' `9 o, C X, v, `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.% |; q* e" W8 @: Z) s! c
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