Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:5 w2 h9 c5 b) 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. & o) Q5 x) O: P* K+ I; M• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. , u) v7 Q0 X- ~. v2 w3 U8 C$ p; ]9 H4 m• 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: L8 I ^! F6 {! b. u H
Uncovered decks1 Q& r$ X. e. C/ [! D i6 J
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.! b! z$ w4 ]) `
Covered decks 3 [( Y6 ?( J! @8 [* \9 T- YA 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. # g0 F! v$ V, F" O/ K6 E) B5 o! {1 ]* u. f
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