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<\/a>The example showcases that platforms within 0.3 metres of the house require to follow the minimum building setback rules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAccording to Regulation 10.5.40.50(2)<\/strong>, any platform; such as a deck, porch, balcony, or similar structure, attached to or within 0.3 metres<\/strong> of a residential building must follow the minimum building setback<\/strong> rules<\/strong> for that zone.
\n\u2022 This means a deck or porch cannot extend into a side yard, front yard, or rear yard beyond what the zoning by-law allows for the main building itself.
\n\u2022 Essentially, platforms are treated as extensions of the building when it comes to placement.<\/p>\n.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Platforms at or Below the First Storey<\/h2>\n
Additional rules apply to platforms located at or below the first storey of a residential building (excluding apartment buildings), as outlined in Regulation 10.5.40.50(4):<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The maximum height<\/strong> of the platform floor may be 1.2 metres above ground level<\/strong> at any point beneath it.
\n\u2022 This prevents excessively tall decks that could overlook neighbouring properties.<\/p>\nSpecial Case \u2013 Rear Main Wall<\/h3>\n
Where a platform is attached to, or within 0.3 metres<\/strong> of a rear main wall:
\n\u2022 Any part of the deck located within 2.5 metres of the rear wall<\/strong> may be built at the same height as the interior floor from which it is accessed.
\n\u2022 This allows for a seamless transition from indoor space to outdoor deck space without forcing a step down, while still controlling deck height further away from the house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"picture](\"https:\/\/landsignal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Picture1-3.png\")
<\/a>A rear platform such as a deck, if it\u2019s more than 2.5 metres from the wall should not be over 1.2 metres in height over the ground.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
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Platforms and Building Setbacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a>The example showcases that platforms within 0.3 metres of the house require to follow the minimum building setback rules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAccording to Regulation 10.5.40.50(2)<\/strong>, any platform; such as a deck, porch, balcony, or similar structure, attached to or within 0.3 metres<\/strong> of a residential building must follow the minimum building setback<\/strong> rules<\/strong> for that zone.
\n\u2022 This means a deck or porch cannot extend into a side yard, front yard, or rear yard beyond what the zoning by-law allows for the main building itself.
\n\u2022 Essentially, platforms are treated as extensions of the building when it comes to placement.<\/p>\n.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Platforms at or Below the First Storey<\/h2>\n
Additional rules apply to platforms located at or below the first storey of a residential building (excluding apartment buildings), as outlined in Regulation 10.5.40.50(4):<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The maximum height<\/strong> of the platform floor may be 1.2 metres above ground level<\/strong> at any point beneath it.
\n\u2022 This prevents excessively tall decks that could overlook neighbouring properties.<\/p>\nSpecial Case \u2013 Rear Main Wall<\/h3>\n
Where a platform is attached to, or within 0.3 metres<\/strong> of a rear main wall:
\n\u2022 Any part of the deck located within 2.5 metres of the rear wall<\/strong> may be built at the same height as the interior floor from which it is accessed.
\n\u2022 This allows for a seamless transition from indoor space to outdoor deck space without forcing a step down, while still controlling deck height further away from the house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a>A rear platform such as a deck, if it\u2019s more than 2.5 metres from the wall should not be over 1.2 metres in height over the ground.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>According to Regulation 10.5.40.50(2)<\/strong>, any platform; such as a deck, porch, balcony, or similar structure, attached to or within 0.3 metres<\/strong> of a residential building must follow the minimum building setback<\/strong> rules<\/strong> for that zone. .<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional rules apply to platforms located at or below the first storey of a residential building (excluding apartment buildings), as outlined in Regulation 10.5.40.50(4):<\/strong> Where a platform is attached to, or within 0.3 metres<\/strong> of a rear main wall: <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 This means a deck or porch cannot extend into a side yard, front yard, or rear yard beyond what the zoning by-law allows for the main building itself.
\n\u2022 Essentially, platforms are treated as extensions of the building when it comes to placement.<\/p>\nPlatforms at or Below the First Storey<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 The maximum height<\/strong> of the platform floor may be 1.2 metres above ground level<\/strong> at any point beneath it.
\n\u2022 This prevents excessively tall decks that could overlook neighbouring properties.<\/p>\nSpecial Case \u2013 Rear Main Wall<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Any part of the deck located within 2.5 metres of the rear wall<\/strong> may be built at the same height as the interior floor from which it is accessed.
\n\u2022 This allows for a seamless transition from indoor space to outdoor deck space without forcing a step down, while still controlling deck height further away from the house.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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