Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:4 m( U, R8 }$ @4 r4 [! H
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. 8 c" j. q; N6 l* O$ X& c• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. - ] q- Z% W ?' S' G! P; p2 H2 I• 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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Uncovered decks4 f- c8 p# _( Y% A0 y
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 5 o3 r- j& j, N; s7 M0 ACovered decks & c" ]0 g/ o5 `/ g, _! pA 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.( Y5 Q: g! q5 _% |
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