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Once all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
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 moreAssess needs and avoid overbuilding Do you really need such large floor areas in kitchens, bathrooms or entrance halls? Appreciate your green space: will an addition be a detriment to the enjoyment of your garden? Check out useful information e......
Read moreAn application for authorization for demolition must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the owner of the immovable to be demolished or his authorized representative, using the form provided for this purpose. This form must be duly......
Read moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
Read moreA request to amend an urban planning by-law allows any amendment to a by-law provision to be submitted to city council in order to allow the implementation of a construction or occupation project. The proposed amendments have the effect of changing......
Read moreThe applicable rate to request an amendment to an urban planning by-law or to amend the Planning Programme is laid out in the by-law establishing tariffs for the current fiscal year . Note : In the event of an unfavourable decision from city coun......
Read moreA Specific Proposal is an exceptional procedure adapted to major projects and those that present complexities inherent to their particular features. In principal, this tool provides a framework for urban development on a case-by-case basis and facil......
Read moreAn application for authorization of a Special Proposal is limited to the following: the siting, the construction, the extension, or the renovation and redevelopment in respect of a proposal for a residential, multifamily immovable with six (6) or......
Read moreThe City Council may grant or refuse an application for authorization of a proposal submitted to it pursuant to the By-law only after it has received the opinion of the departments concerned and of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). In addition......
Read moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
Read moreDid you read guideline #7 concerning storefronts and signage? Do you know in which zone your residence is located? Did you read by-law #1303 concerning zoning? Did you read the Urban Planning by-laws? We recommend that you review the c......
Read moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
Read moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
Read moreDid you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Did you read the guideline #5 concerning new buildings? Did you read by-law #1303 concerning zoning? Did you read by-law #1391 concerning building? Did you read by-law #1387 conc......
Read moreRequired documents for a preliminary review : A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A copy of a recent certificate of......
Read moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
Read moreDo you know which zone your residence is located in? Did you read by-law #1303 concerning zoning? Have you read Article 6.6 (Pools) of Directive #6 concerning landscaping? Did you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Did yo......
Read moreOnce you have gathered all the information: The plumbing contractor must contact the Permits and Inspections Division of the Urban Planning Department at 514 989-5219 or at permis@westmount.org . Only the plumber may apply for and obtain the p......
Read moreThis section is devoted to the history of the City, a legacy that has helped define Westmount as one of the premiere municipalities in Canada. From the time of the earliest settlers, each resident has put their own unique stamp on the City, helping......
Read moreIn 1895 the Town of Cote St. Antoine changed its name to become the Town of Westmount. During the period from 1895 to 1908 when the Town got its charter and became the City of Westmount, the area saw its greatest period of growth. Ambitious civic pr......
Read moreThe City of Westmount is proud to be a vibrant, independent, primarily residential community. Situated on the southwest slope of one of the three summits of Mount Royal, it is surrounded by the Ville de Montréal . Since its founding at the end of......
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In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount is replacing the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable development approach that a......
Read moreThe City encourages residents to adopt active and sustainable means of transportation. Plan your urban trips with the help of this map, which shows the location of bus stops, bike-sharing and car-sharing stations, and electric vehicle charging stati......
Read moreIf corrective work is needed to bring your pool installation into compliance, you must first obtain a permit or certificate of authorization issued by the City of Westmount. In this case, please contact the Urban Planning......
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