Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:7 [, d: ?3 _8 p# d; H) ^( m j" S. w
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ! V3 W% z* M( v/ Q+ W+ l& k( O& ~• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 1 Q) n& K7 L0 Y) U- 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.
Definitions4 A7 ~2 ^1 J$ ?9 p9 T/ v Q, H
Uncovered decks7 E$ G' N2 ?3 p' f# ~
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.* q: V" F# D8 w7 Z7 W
Covered decks 2 a3 N) R' W- r. I4 {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 g4 K6 h; s# a, \* Y, o b3 U3 d. @3 I$ k2 ?4 R
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