Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 1 a! N, L' Z, x. \4 r" c: i• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ; m! \3 ]) ^. [0 v4 |" w• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.9 X% ^1 c+ j$ ]& O6 X3 `8 V
• 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 , c( T- @4 {3 G: Q0 l3 @ {An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.# L9 S: @3 Y# G9 M& L2 n4 x2 x
Covered decks 1 ?$ f. I# q/ J. k- Y/ rA 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.8 R o4 L5 l+ Z4 Z2 P
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