Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: / l, S7 o5 |* e( X* v d7 D6 [• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.3 W5 S: V I e, T1 D( `
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. . @1 M) {- y% T• 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 . T1 i( g k! GUncovered decks6 h5 V3 H- c8 _2 b) G1 i2 ]
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.. J; H% X2 M$ f! u5 m) }
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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. ' l! V- ^) B* V, x# V" u8 @7 u2 g4 G4 [3 d
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