Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:% x1 P7 ~: z. j z1 W
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.4 O2 ]9 ]1 t& r- O! ^
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office./ p- M H; d$ U+ U2 j( V
• 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 & E7 k: O. x& o( M9 gUncovered decks 9 s+ d+ \7 }6 _! X7 `& P! i7 lAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.5 Y. ^+ k2 M& {2 F) q0 a) |1 K0 J
Covered decks# Z! J% G" E9 n: ?) n
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 D0 ]- ^$ s" S! ^2 q
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