Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: # z- U1 I0 c I# z6 \; 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. : X s5 Y- s3 I0 h• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.: U5 P4 v" m/ J5 q5 N& Z
• 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.
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An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ; F9 a8 ]3 T5 ]" UCovered decks , e# G- \; r, `. J' `" tA 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.0 a8 n* B6 @4 ^1 n' B* S5 f
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