Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 4 \7 X; ~6 _$ P" B, d+ Z; p! 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. ; t5 h. d0 ?5 A& @# e• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.( F2 ]2 f" o- S+ E0 H
• 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 6 _$ w% _- U* G' y. TUncovered decks& W0 h% a# T% N( f9 m" u" M
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.% i- A y! q0 \2 K: B# f8 P
Covered decks 0 x, u' E+ R7 {! g* I# 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.* D$ Z9 n& o2 `3 w8 ]
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