Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: ( P z& D3 z2 f* f1 J/ M• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.6 i5 C( x9 q- z* O+ D. c; f
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 9 ~, ~9 N1 f3 b; O# N• 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 . r+ }5 Z6 i# @) B+ i/ i2 Y% l6 X9 HUncovered decks3 b c. [+ Q4 `# L, G) ?; h
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ( g! _: z* ]1 R+ _Covered decks C) D$ |# ~4 c8 }! d
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.8 w) @2 U" j: ?- L9 O7 ?* t
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