Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:/ \( ?1 O) a& V
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ; f `9 z# u: t' H3 J4 J) X0 ?• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 8 @; j! e) ~4 F3 F" W3 _• 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% c4 @8 C EUncovered decks: g$ Q! V4 G3 ]8 u3 S
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.; l3 j- m& y5 p- ~ j: C U( J$ W1 g- I
Covered decks # q# v- F+ ^ [4 R0 dA 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. 2 ~& x; O, {/ @; o( s1 q0 x8 a ( H2 G I$ Z' X) L1 c ' D# u6 K2 m! Q' ZCity of Edmonton programs and services: 311$ {& Q8 O d! N3 j3 F0 G
If outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311 ( S. j4 l& t" ?, ?+ ?2 ?4 R