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Maintenance and repair work is a variation of asphalt resurfacing and is carried out about 15 to 20 years after a complete road reconstruction. It applies to larger sections of roadway, such as an entire block or full street segments. The goal is t......
Read moreWash your bin with water and a mild detergent. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of your bin. Kitchen counter bins can be put in the dishwasher.
Read moreThe community garden is shared public land that Westmount makes available to residents for growing vegetables. It is intended for those that do not have access to any land for cultivation. Members are expected to participate fully and cooperatively......
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The project In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount will replace the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode Lamp) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable developme......
Read moreThe City of Westmount maintains a register of vacant buildings in order to monitor their condition, prevent their deterioration and protect the health, safety and quality of the surrounding environment. In accordance with the by-law on the occupanc......
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are household, automotive and outdoor maintenance products that present real safety, health and environmental hazards. Products marked as corrosive, explosive, flammable or toxic should never be disposed of during re......
Read moreTrees–A collective heritage Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming......
Read moreDid you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Do you know in which zone your residence is located? Did you read by-law #1303 concerning zoning? Did you read by-law #1387 concerning noise? Have you read Article 6.4 (parking a......
Read moreUnder section 145.41 of the Act Respecting Land Use Planning And Development , the Council may, by by-law, establish standards and prescribe measures relating to the occupation and maintenance of a building, and require, in the event of obsole......
Read moreOrganic materials are materials that are biodegradable by microorganisms, and therefore compostable. These include food waste, garden waste, and other types of waste from industrial and municipal activities.
Read moreGenerally speaking, if your project affects the exterior of the property, it is subject to by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) and must be approved by City Council. However, restoration work on the origina...
Read moreThe City of Westmount is proud to have blue collar horticulturists and gardeners dedicated to the planning and execution of specialized horticultural maintenance essential to maintaining the sustainability of plantings. While we welcome comments and......
Read moreAccording to the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife , it is prohibited to kill or capture a wild animal without first attempting to scare it away or prevent it from causing damage. It is also forbidden to feed animals on p......
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Certain areas are at greater risk than others for different disasters. Knowing the risks in our region can help us better prepare and even prevent certain types of damage. Knowing what to do before, during and after specific types of disasters will......
Read more...oning amendments). Main Responsibilities In order to formulate a recommendation to City Council in accordance with by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) of the City of Westmount , the PAC reviews renovation,...
Read moreFound animals If you see an abandoned or injured pet in Westmount, call the Public Safety Department at 514 989-5222 . If the animal is wearing an EMILI tag, our officers will contact the owner. A found pet will be kept at the Public Safety office......
Read moreIt is important to note that pursuant to certain statutory provisions of the Cities and Towns Act (CQLR, Chapter C-19) (hereinafter, CTA) and the Automobile Insurance Act (CQLR, Chapter A-15), the City of Westmount cannot be held responsible for......
Read moreSome renovations or improvements will not necessarily increase the value of a property by an amount equal to their cost. For example: Spending $10,000 to renovate a basement will not automatically result in a $10,000 increase in the value of the......
Read more...ion work on the original architectural components and identical replacement work are excluded. Article 3.1.3 of SPAIP By-law 1305. Process of an application subject to the SPAIP by-law
Read moreYou must allow neighbours access to your property to carry out construction, repair or maintenance work on their own property. However, they must give you spoken or written notice, and must repair any damage caused in order to restore your property......
Read moreWork on the watermain network may occasionally require a temporary interruption of the drinking water supply. For planned work, affected residents and businesses receive a notice indicating the expected duration of the interruption and the instructi......
Read moreThe City of Westmount took ownership of the water mains and the public portion of the water services from the City of Montreal in 2006. Since 2007, the City has been actively replacing lead services through the annual capital works programme as wel......
Read moreAccording to zoning by-law 1303 and permit and certificate by-law 1300, a certificate of authorization is required to fell a tree on private property if the trunk of the tree to be felled has a diameter of at least 0.1 m, measured at 1.3 m above the......
Read moreCommunity Action Towards Sustainable Rainwater Management The Hydrological Cycle The hydrological cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the land to the sky and back again. The construction of homes, extensions and roadways convert......
Read moreRequired for application analysis: (Items marked with an * are mandatory) *A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; *A letter from the building owner authorizing the application, if the request is made by a third party; *A copy of......
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