Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 0 J. K, _3 i/ x' `$ U# r2 x• 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 Q8 d9 d8 { n5 |
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. . S6 k1 ^* C9 }' _& }6 ~• 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 6 g4 p" i% o$ V mUncovered decks2 z5 w$ Q/ K$ l+ [1 x
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.$ z- B4 w& |2 Q9 e
Covered decks $ ]+ f9 w4 J3 j! A& F) q9 Z! mA 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. 6 w' Q0 g: M( a1 z$ s& z2 A4 ~6 X1 N6 d2 r$ O' t5 L! w# c
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