Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: ) Z Y$ I- V3 Y& ^- p9 o• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. # S0 Y' ^, {9 i" V; o$ O• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. u" }7 ~+ n! S% y) ]• 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 1 Y; \' T0 S! p! q2 B: N4 MUncovered decks 4 {- g- J5 b5 \- c! o; wAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.3 T% S( X4 k3 k7 i7 r0 j
Covered decks2 B r3 L1 k1 n' y3 }
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. 2 I/ I) H6 W6 ]/ e : P. B) s. w: s% g" i9 }8 J% G5 V* c* c3 ]% E
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