Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:# O* M4 s, h& B* E
• 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 c2 X$ h& q7 k, d. y& q6 e• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 6 S4 {% ]( S( [ w7 V: r! N• 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 . s6 ?$ n* |$ eUncovered decks6 b# `5 N) b$ X
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 4 s* a6 p* F6 b u) \. v/ L8 I: Q6 ICovered decks , t* G6 M2 N1 ^+ zA 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.& y* `/ ?# J& T$ H5 Q A
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