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Project 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 July 2026......
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Household 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......
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Green 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.......
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Acquired 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......
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This 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......
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Montreal 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......
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 moreRequired documents for review: Commercial Occupancy Certificate New business, change of ownership, change of business name or modification of floor space A letter from the building owner authorizing the certificate application, if the request......
Read moreGather all mandatory documents marked by an asterisk (*): *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 letter from the a......
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 moreDo you know the historical value of your property? Do you know the zone of your property? Did you read guideline #3 concerning roofs? Did you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Did you read By-law #1387 concerning Noise?......
Read moreRequired documents for 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 letter from the association of co-owners authori......
Read moreThe City has established committees responsible for heritage such as the Westmount Local Heritage Council (LHC) and the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). Each of these has their respective mandates. Discover the City's Committees The City also......
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