Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:8 D8 Q' i f" {! }, r" O- Y4 e+ U; s
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.! r1 g7 }5 E% n
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 9 @. o0 X/ c+ L9 E! @1 l2 f* e( ^• 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 2 K3 Z: u1 ]8 E8 w' i4 R0 pUncovered decks% d1 {4 m$ R5 ~' z& S
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.' f' s6 G6 W# J& y$ z2 d
Covered decks. X$ i( O z! W% G! @
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.; r1 X, R. U; [" l6 e' c* s+ A+ n
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