Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:8 [# D; {9 X; e* p' D& {6 ]
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ( G! A+ q/ Z; q0 Q7 F3 Q9 n7 R• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 3 Y; L" m. z0 @& ^9 ^5 \- [+ 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.
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Uncovered decks 8 x7 {: ?9 T6 ~' T6 GAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ]- n: P0 [9 N: V
Covered decks a, F& K) L: W8 GA 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. , _3 B! M' P# q! I% E 5 q; t/ u4 h) s! P* @6 B ' o( R u: D- x X6 a6 p+ y0 {City of Edmonton programs and services: 311, G8 ]1 a! t2 @' s/ L, G
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