Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 2 w0 A4 P- g! E+ Y0 [* S# \• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.( x5 q$ V/ c t
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.6 q3 `" d# [+ ]0 a3 o
• 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 - w- u5 k# l' NUncovered decks + ?! f+ v1 G2 A& ]+ ?; J; j4 JAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. % [4 O0 X- u8 S- Q' j! Y4 _* n- o4 x* hCovered decks , e5 A7 s; F: L+ ?* a8 \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 L! X3 i; q! [8 B+ d( @
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