Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: # N( E' k% o _+ x4 o• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. $ n# ~& R, |, `) h; W- ~$ s• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 2 c8 i. f4 h$ J' l3 A1 b• 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 % c; n) n- K' {% oUncovered decks0 h# k; G0 U5 d4 ], _. B2 ?) W7 F
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. & n0 O# o) c8 Q5 HCovered decks9 O& I9 q: |+ c2 g3 w
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+ D! a0 ~) D8 I! X; _% \/ D+ v$ g# w! t0 l, K
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