Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:2 p& V- y& |% i1 s; Y4 W* Q) C" G
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.( ^5 f2 U: x5 Z# G0 _0 h3 C# D8 L
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 1 I) w, G& [% 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 ( i1 K2 L3 e8 J% f J. |2 }Uncovered decks( w/ c, e# K4 D$ s* S* b. M
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.# d' |- c. |1 x8 }9 ~% Z) x) {6 }1 }
Covered decks / K5 Z$ l5 v Q3 MA 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.( Y$ S+ a3 W3 b2 ?3 D
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