Decks
Building a deck in the Township of Cavan Monaghan
Before you get a Building permit
Before you apply for a building permit, please contact the Planning department by using the Land Use Inquiry form. This will ensure your project will meet all the requirements of the Zoning By-laws. Without taking care of those things, it could delay or in some cases even change or stop your project.
Do I need a building permit for a deck?
- You do not need a permit if it is not attached to the building and is not more than 600 mm (24 inches) above the ground at any point.
- However, it must meet all zoning regulations.
- In all other cases a building permit is required.
What is required?
A deck can be simple or very complex.
However, even a simple deck must be built to meet certain requirements.
Here are two sources of helpful information we have provided:
- The Building Information for Decks sheet gives you general information.
- The Deck and Ramp Design Guide contains more detailed information you will need to design the deck and draw your plans.
If you are not familiar with how the tables and other information in the guide work, we recommend that you have a qualified designer draw the plans for your project.
Building Permit
Please complete a Building Permit application and submit it with all the required information.