Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 3 P1 D% I) z3 _3 S/ ?6 o. [* A4 h- k• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. 6 G- p% I* q# a: o• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.& N8 c1 P5 s# W7 s# i
• 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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An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.- O% j+ x% G, y
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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.! V+ x9 k- F2 g+ G: E( {5 F& S
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