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Why is Hydro Westmount changing meters? Meters have an expiry date (generally 10 years) and must be changed by the expiration date. This process is strictly audited by Measurement Canada and failure to comply results in heavy fines for the City of......
Read moreAugust 2013 – Canadian Institute of Steel Construction: 2013 Quebec Design Awards in Steel Construction – mention Mai 2014 – Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ): Prix Ovation mérite municipale 2014, category Culture, patrimoine, sport e......
Read moreThe Ad Hoc Cycling Committee presented its public report to City Council at its public meeting on December 6, 2010. Ad Hoc Cycling Committee report 2010-12-06 The committee’s report references two technical papers—one on bicycle path secur......
Read moreMunicipal by-laws apply to where snow can be dumped and who is allowed to offer snow removal services for private properties. Snow Dumping All snow removed from private property must be deposited on the existing snow banks created by City plough......
Read moreFor your home, your neighbourhood, your planet Electrical lighting is part of city life. Excessive lighting, however, can lead to a number of negative effects. Energy More light is produced per capita in Quebec than anywhere in the world. Better......
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 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 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 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 moreRequired documents for review: A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the association of co-owners authori......
Read moreRequired Documents Documents indicated by an asterisk (*) are required. *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 letter from th......
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 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 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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The heritage and tradition of the City of Westmount is nowhere more visible than in its buildings, floral designs and monuments. Each landmark serves to illustrate the City’s strong links to its past, and signal the continuing desire to foster its o......
Read moreYou may address your complaint to the Director of Hydro Westmount if you consider that the answer received from our customer service is unsatisfactory. The complaint should be formulated in writing and include a detailed description of the situation......
Read moreIdentify and limit the presence of invasive plants in Westmount Invasive plants are non-native trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that have been spread by human activity, intentionally or accidentally. They are often capable of reproducing and spre......
Read moreTo ensure the safety and enjoyable use of the pool, the following rules will be enforced at all times. Appropriate bathing attire is required for all members and guests. Before entering the pool, all persons shall take a cleansing shower. The l......
Read moreSmall Waste Recovery Island A small-item recovery island has been installed at the Westmount Recreation Centre . Its purpose is to recover small items that are not accepted in the recyclables materials collection, and that often end up in t......
Read moreSince 2022, the City of Westmount has held the 4 Fleurons rating awarded by Fleurons du Québec , a horticultural classification programme that recognises the quality of landscaping and beautification efforts in municipalities across Quebec. T......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Reconstruction of the manhole, cable duct Work area : Renfrew Avenue, east side, betweenThe Boulevard and Douglas Avenue Start date : Week of August 24, 2026 Estimated duration : Approximately 5 weeks Co......
Read moreAn accessory dwelling unit is a self-contained dwelling unit established within or attached to a detached or semi-detached single-family dwelling. To be considered a complete and compliant living space, it must include, at a minimum: A bathroom;......
Read moreBefore beginning any work , you must submit a permit application for interior renovation to the Urban Planning Department. Apply for a renovation permit You must then obtain an occupancy certificate from the Urban Planning Department. Appl......
Read moreA yield street is a traffic-calming measure used on narrow, two-way roadways where space is insufficient for two vehicles to pass side by side comfortably. Instead of widening the road, one direction of travel is assigned priority. Vehicles travelin......
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