Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 1 ]+ {6 ?3 v( Q/ j* A• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. # ? E. t7 F' f9 T5 }& t! X• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.2 p0 O5 {) Y0 D. L6 A, V* P+ G
• 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 - i( s) S/ ]) A- H1 k0 C8 NUncovered decks ( K1 ]' x; h* q' C! T. pAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ' F0 l5 {8 E3 Q+ m4 X. eCovered decks+ I! p0 v7 w7 O, |
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./ F. `+ C0 e% P8 j8 u
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