The guidelines entitled “Building and Renovating in Westmount” form an integral part of the By-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes. These guidelines are applied by the Planning Advisory Committee when reviewing any projects where the proposed work affects the exterior of a building and/or for construction of all new buildings. The Planning Advisory Committee plays an important role in preserving Westmount’s heritage. The Planning Advisory Committee bases their recommendation on the guidelines. The property owner or their professional should first establish what is the architectural & heritage significance of a building by consulting Guideline 1 in order to determine the type of interventions acceptable based on its category.

Category 1* Properties

The following documents apply to Category 1* Properties:

• Heritage Character Defining Elements: Category 1* Buildings, City of Westmount (PDF)
• Conservation Strategy: Requirements when intervening on Category 1* Properties (PDF)