Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 7 e0 F8 k' j) `6 j" N& b7 {• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.; J( q3 n0 x8 ^7 }" x+ E; E c _
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. ) U5 z4 @+ ]4 P* }• 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 decks- O4 m) L* x% `: X3 r" Q
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.3 p% x0 M/ H7 `: ?( `
Covered decks & Q( u- o( x2 ]$ s1 \ R- G) MA 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.4 _ `8 w* h* h1 A1 {7 w8 G3 j, h
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