Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:/ n! i. f6 o* j. c0 q- K
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.# {% r% L( t0 Y7 Z/ O# }* }* J
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 7 ~# U$ a& d3 t. ^0 A• 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% ?8 A/ G6 r* A/ a! F. V' E
Uncovered decks7 |, w* F" c9 T i5 J% J. f2 V* S
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.4 V& Y+ {0 I/ x; S4 C% Z d1 @4 W
Covered decks8 X$ u9 b+ X' q* B9 w/ p
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. 5 e- l1 E, F- v5 K; E8 ~0 l 9 C1 Q% |% V7 m- J6 o9 D. p* b) D$ b1 C4 o7 z( U2 v) `* ^7 l- q8 }5 s
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