Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: & T! P0 D* j% k [- C• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.9 n1 a$ \$ w, P/ g3 n2 G( T
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. B8 \1 t! d; c
• 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.
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Uncovered decks " c# n3 T1 k, `) z* eAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 6 C2 K- F, c X$ FCovered decks6 |7 x5 f+ E' q2 a* f, w H
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. p& J% v3 H- @. ^' S% e - z ]0 K4 u4 C3 h% Y+ V ! N- C0 _& D' I5 O( c6 F- `* S% @ GCity of Edmonton programs and services: 311% ?" L; q% A9 R9 X5 @; ]
If outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311 5 f* A F8 U& W$ Z7 g. _+ Y" i3 \