Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 4 C7 F* E4 p0 H) C8 d$ d4 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. 0 n! L! t2 @, M1 ]8 G! I• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. ' m. V& @6 i+ D* j4 x* [• 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 $ \5 F, a4 U7 _Uncovered decks9 P, a. ]: |2 o2 S+ j
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.( V5 H$ \/ ~* {" z% u
Covered decks " n1 ^" x' B' LA 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. ) ^' I9 ^. |, S* a7 t# X % h% f8 j) ~! \ o7 Q$ r! e1 U ; g5 w6 H8 y1 r( a- F' T- RCity of Edmonton programs and services: 311 h% d* v1 R7 s, `
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