Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: . F2 U5 Z& U* L+ n$ ~" g• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. - O( @6 D& Y: e4 U/ d3 y% h• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.+ E5 A. S7 b) A4 a1 G: v
• 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.
Definitions1 M. {" A& C& I- ?0 m! E' V9 z
Uncovered decks : A( a, k" L T2 n! X7 `An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.2 E$ p. E# _( N3 \& W/ k
Covered decks " _% l8 R* K6 I2 xA 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. * ~7 x5 H( \- `$ }+ o4 x6 W 0 v: b2 H8 \1 G" R3 A. c! B9 r3 ?7 _0 ]- Z2 ^
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