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- Roads and Public Works
-
Construction and Renovation
- General Information
- Demolition
- Driveway, Walkway and Parking Area
- Exterior Work
- Fence and Hedge
- Geothermal Systems
- Interior Renovations
- Landscaping
- Landscaping and pool
- Licence for Landscapers and Snow Removal Contractors
- Mechanical Equipment
- New Buildings and Extensions
- Occupancy Certificate: Use of a new building, change of use, commercial premises and café-terrace
- Plumbing
- Retaining Wall
- Rock Excavation and Blasting
- Roof
- Signs
- Solar Panel
- Tree Felling
- Windows and Doors
- Urban Planning
Adoption of By-law 1657 on Accessory Dwelling Units
At its regular meeting on July 7, the Westmount City Council adopted by-law 1657, amending the zoning and construction by-laws to incorporate provisions regulating the establishment of accessory dwelling units.
This initiative aligns with Bill 31 enacted by the Gouvernement du Québec (An Act to amend various legislative provisions respecting housing). The provincial intention behind this law is to encourage gentle density in lower-density areas and to facilitate the creation of new housing units in response to the housing crisis, without altering the scale or character of existing neighbourhoods.
In Westmount, the implementation of this provincial directive translates into the possibility of creating an independent accessory dwelling unit within a detached or semi-detached single-family home. By-law 1657 sets clear standards to preserve built heritage and the visual aspect of neighbourhoods, notably by prohibiting new entrances on the front facade and limiting the unit's size to a maximum of 35% of the principal building's floor area.