Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:8 E9 Z! }5 u' W% H: Y5 l. P1 t
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.3 w" j9 b. l2 D4 L) V! x6 N
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. - m" B: Q p+ P• 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 7 ^# t- C- k( N" H; NUncovered decks8 p: \, P. n. p& }, u; E% X% H
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.' P( q) j! q- x+ f5 ~
Covered decks5 ], @2 b3 ^: x% f2 @9 L4 a. |: [
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. 7 p% v/ D Q6 o! @* r) s' e 1 K. o9 w8 N$ F Y3 z* D- r/ s) b' r1 {9 i3 O( V
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