Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:. N% v+ y. [. [4 A1 `7 |& H/ j
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.% A) y G; ]: P9 L5 t" |& P
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. % @" I7 q' ^, }$ I6 U/ N0 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.
Definitions5 P, K1 n, J) ^) y5 C
Uncovered decks # _5 R( o8 K; a6 b l# CAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. * c f. r# F9 ?6 O7 O' P) yCovered decks + l# l; x, j5 U8 PA 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. * F( X+ X6 Y: I s0 c8 k2 b# ?, b! F5 @' [" w5 z; E
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