Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:. \) m+ v9 A! @
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ; v; V( P& s6 H M* b• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.* p$ t! E" L M/ E. V1 B) y# 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.
Definitions / i- a& N0 c9 D: A4 x+ f( _& n! lUncovered decks3 t9 {2 @2 N v% Q* s$ q
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.7 g B8 O7 p, l- q2 d7 k
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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.6 b1 m# T+ S7 W' U" J E
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