Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit:" y+ _$ t: J- C) l$ R6 x3 W2 w
• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.+ {2 K$ C1 \7 b/ E' _
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.2 X( U( _* a; h% x N/ T& [- M1 g' ?
• 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 - e) R+ N/ E" X1 ~7 ?2 iUncovered decks % M' F! S) `+ gAn uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. : i* T, v1 ?; Y, _8 m( `7 W4 r4 Y/ N: |Covered decks' Z- _8 V: K9 Q4 H
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. ' m$ p5 G( q% [( s; u O9 J' z+ c6 k( R0 a" G" D8 ~
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