Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:. [! H$ l; x: [# _8 I# E+ @( E+ h- x1 n
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.& d1 f8 p' G% z& ~3 ?2 y
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.* ]5 f! s) O/ a& X
• 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/ Y# E" c q, `7 g2 x- b
Uncovered decks5 L* ]* [; {: G x
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.* K" O' Z+ N' ?' }; X# I: J
Covered decks* q9 ~; N7 ?8 C y
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.3 S2 N# m# s/ i T! p. j
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