Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 6 M7 o1 u( p1 M7 \8 o• 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 g3 m: k& t, `+ r: E% q: L$ n! k• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.% @. a$ p; s, W& k5 ^1 ^4 J
• 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 - D1 ~# s( H& \+ u! xUncovered decks ; T/ [: v* E* ~. L! W7 j! b( \0 z" xAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.0 r; F/ `) ~+ u8 }% \
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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.! K' L6 z" n% l4 r
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