Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: - i. P1 Z2 C! L, _$ F• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. $ q1 v- I: S( o/ I• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office./ K" E7 z6 n+ d \7 x6 @( f* l
• 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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Uncovered decks$ m7 U/ c9 W/ B* J" h$ B
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. m) S2 B2 A7 c1 f
Covered decks - {5 M6 j3 [2 `$ ?: {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. , q% A, N# h. U9 T; k4 c0 C. f) f. h# v5 W( p5 @8 Y. F
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