Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:: M# c" m. @4 ^! d5 D
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.& u( n7 S6 {( n) n0 ^
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. " C) y1 U' B" X9 ^8 }! @. G/ R• 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 8 w" [' @: n) q9 m+ {7 `7 ?Uncovered decks . F1 o ^$ S" L/ ^8 |. n gAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. # z& @$ r4 w6 \+ J, W. ^* U: bCovered decks+ |: @7 P3 I( L0 M" w5 Y2 h1 K1 l$ Z
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.# @3 i! L5 w w: f$ R4 `3 J' m
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