Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 5 e1 O/ O# k6 v/ V- [9 m• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. @4 u% L8 D1 u• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. 7 ~8 L% C8 U9 L" A# C+ {• 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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Uncovered decks ' c8 W& ?9 g: b3 o; j8 iAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.+ o+ i# ^; t# D9 J# R4 f) i
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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.; [3 w+ K" y0 h
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