Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: ( `+ J/ K& O$ A• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ! _# w- \9 X! D& f, t* s6 j6 y: w• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. % x+ y( }/ ^+ V- y• 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 " x! P+ d+ }1 {8 EUncovered decks 2 Q: o* L. \. c: w- Z3 w8 MAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 2 ]! _( ^6 W0 u, K9 ACovered decks ' E4 G' y9 b0 G! KA 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.! {: R% h: p0 i
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