Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:' [7 J8 `' I# m
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. 3 Q9 D" L, A' p6 K9 Q/ S' Q6 T) S+ B• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 5 \( d. \( m9 j$ L• If the deck will be built on a corner lot or in the front yard of any lot, you will need to talk to a Development Planner from our office.
Definitions / j' \) Q ?3 P! O _2 IUncovered decks" q L ~4 e9 Z; H
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.- N3 g; l! Z/ {/ a! v" r
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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.0 x7 s8 X8 x4 k2 e+ ?
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