Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:( t+ r4 I0 M7 s$ t
• 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 h8 }$ F& O! S9 y$ s1 Z• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.$ c% R- S% c& \
• 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 4 s, J2 [& V$ b! JUncovered decks$ h* k- d/ F* j7 G
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ' Y9 b! N' Q! S# [+ G: `Covered decks; G. [5 |- G$ u5 j8 _6 J
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. - w ?" d9 ^8 J: E# @* ]5 Y2 \/ `7 y# ]' a
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