Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:, n9 v1 D- q. d: l8 [, x0 Z4 P
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. 4 S. Q3 k$ z8 v* ~7 G• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.4 D `+ L) l7 J$ S- n5 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.
Definitions9 |' Y. H; c4 E' t+ }/ f. ]
Uncovered decks 2 h" m9 A# Y' _- D& x: PAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. # G5 U6 s2 b2 ]! a; k9 @Covered decks' K5 h* _& ?$ b4 H: H' f
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." G% O# [* y3 i8 s# y0 w: z$ o x
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