Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: ! \& ~1 y2 A. h; H |• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. 2 P ]1 F% q$ d. S• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.- m9 u6 [) P4 \% F
• 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 decks1 s W0 o1 Z2 s( ?
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.6 S0 W* M' g* F7 I9 h( s; E$ a! g
Covered decks % H1 W5 S5 l# c& p( VA 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 ?. G& [$ ?5 @
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