Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:+ R2 n. S: {4 ?9 T$ H2 n& I$ \
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.; x2 |+ Z7 x6 N) @5 \; r& m
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.: O; g+ S9 E: E, 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.
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Uncovered decks ( r2 [* p/ C/ _4 IAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 7 u8 j( A: n7 C: U4 w( a: hCovered decks5 Z# s5 ]' P# [0 S" o; Y& V3 i
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.) u' {% J% r/ U2 G. N
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