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Required documents for review: Mandatory documents are marked by an asterisk (*) * A letter describing the scope of the proposed works; * A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third......
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 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 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 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 moreProject Summary Work planned : Replacement of the main staircase foundations at Victoria Hall Work area : Victoria Hall main entrance (Arlington Avenue) Start date : Week of May 25, 2026 Estimated duration: Until the end of October 202......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Renovation of the entrance to the comfort station Work area : Front of the comfort station at the Westmount Athletic Grounds (WAG) Start date : June 22, 2026 Estimated duration: 1 month Contractor: ......
Read moreHousehold garbage, or trash, is any residue, debris or object discarded after its use and that cannot be reused, recycled or composted. Garbage is destined for landfill. The City of Westmount promotes effective waste management that reduce......
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Recyclable materials are materials that can be reintroduced into the production process from which they are derived or into a similar process that uses the same type of material. Recovery is the process of sorting materials at home and having th......
Read moreGreen waste includes organic residues collected from the yard called garden waste, such as plant trimmings and branches, as well as natural Christmas trees disposed of after the holiday period. The proper treatment of green waste is essential to re......
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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 morePrerequisites for application analysis: Mandatory documents are marked with an asterisk (*) *A letter describing the scope of the work; *A letter from the owner authorizing the application, if the application is submitted by a third party; *A......
Read moreA request for a minor exemption is an exceptional procedure whereby City Council may authorize the execution of planned work or the regularization of work that does not comply with certain dispositions of the zoning by-law or the subdivision by-law.......
Read moreAcquired by the City in 1898, the construction and landscaping of the lookout, stairs and park were carried out in the 1930s. Summit Lookout offers striking views of Westmount, Montreal’s downtown area and the St-Lawrence River. At the foot of the L......
Read moreThis island of green, named Garden Point, first appeared on maps in 1902, the same year as the construction of the Lawn Bowling Club and greens. The City Hall building, by renowned architect Robert Findlay, was added in 1922, along with the nearby C......
Read moreMontreal Fire Department Station 76 Information, prevention advice, building inspections, incident reports, fire station tours. Dial 911 for emergencies. Address 19 Stanton Street Wesmount Quebec H3Y 3B1 Telephone : 514 280-0874 Pre......
Read moreThe following work does not require first obtaining a building permit, in accordance with the permits and certificates by-law: Replacement of the cladding of a flat roof Repair or replacement of mortar joints Ventilation work, including installa......
Read moreInform your neighbours ahead of time about your upcoming project. Your thoughtfulness will go a long way in creating goodwill and making everyone’s work easier. Take all measures to prevent damage to your neighbour’s property and to mitigate dust.......
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 moreWhat are the Good Neighbour Practices? Obtain all required permits, including those required for use of the public way; Inform all immediate neighbours of your plans prior to undertaking the work; Protect the immediate neighbourhood, including......
Read more(Please note that the City of Westmount provides this information as a public service, does not endorse any external website and cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information nor the quality of the services offered.) Régie du bâtiment......
Read moreAsk Hydro Westmount for an evaluation before beginning: work on a roof, an exterior façade or a chimney; work that requires the use of ladders or scaffolding; tree pruning or tree felling; construction work; installation and operation of a cra......
Read moreLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for sustainable building in over 132 countries. Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and LEED Canada......
Read moreThe 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 (PAC) when reviewing any pr......
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