Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: $ P0 I( @6 s; X• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. & E% H0 F5 | q1 S• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.8 N7 P- j! a- D: J! F7 `
• 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 9 [2 X; c2 S! F. UUncovered decks& g6 q# ~4 A: Z* l. M
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 7 d* Y" d" }) G! LCovered decks 9 g, I3 I# m0 M/ E6 u$ JA 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.2 a" j4 `# F! S$ T6 Y' @$ ?
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