Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: 4 x G1 K6 O: h' f• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.. n3 k$ a* ]' q( m7 H/ D
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office. * `2 l4 I. b z, T# ~. T• 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 ! r: m# M( x: kUncovered decks! d1 t g3 ?9 m' O# [, Z+ _
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. * z4 s6 }; J0 n2 V& S5 w& V. r: oCovered decks ( S$ C& I3 @8 N8 I( fA 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. : J) J$ e# F/ I `2 D' t 8 j% S4 D- c# U! Q7 ?' E4 U6 I$ G, q! M" w* A# z) k+ F; _
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