Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: + I( F' |& T; B, p- N• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.7 R5 [" p# @" r# x O5 u0 s7 o& K
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.' B% H+ b0 w6 }2 A7 R% D5 f
• 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 ( r) u& _# e% v8 A( XAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. / @, c* D3 P' [3 e7 R, zCovered decks & Y7 z, ? C0 Z' s5 B8 ]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. 4 W' h: E" s, u1 b; p M8 B& e. f/ ]4 F( }7 @6 W
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