Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 2 M3 q+ `5 F" X' O- O• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. , n, ]/ N c3 h9 r4 r• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. b: ]% V8 N$ I: u) ]0 f
• 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.
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An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. 2 i: C' D$ x# n! YCovered decks 1 [7 U0 R' A3 s/ [' | O @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 t) f, C. M1 b4 F1 Q% X. z
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