Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: ) C6 P: B- D4 x8 w# g. @8 y• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade. ; b4 m' f) x- U8 }8 O• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.# e( O7 w. x" ~9 D! m1 m6 r
• 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 + H: r% G0 @, w- ?3 H0 @( u+ @Uncovered decks1 C8 A. s1 G. \- M
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails.# X+ A: O7 `0 N, ?
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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. 1 J) W" b5 h( F# z( i3 \3 C; O: x+ x- c$ L
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