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According to the By-Law concerning the demolition of buildings, a demolition is defined as an intervention carried out in one or more stages, resulting in the total or partial destruction of the floors, exterior walls, or roofs of an immovable. The......
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Photographs will be taken primarily from public property (streets, sidewalks and lanes) and will concern exterior views only. In certain cases, temporary access to private property may be required to ensure adequate visibility of a building or archi......
Read moreGenerally, the law does not require an architect (Architects Act, Chapter A-21) for the construction, expansion, reconstruction, renovation, or transformation of the following buildings : A detached single-family dwelling unit having, after the wo......
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 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 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 moreDo you know the respetive historical value of your property? Have you read Directive #1 (Introduction to Directives) for renovating and building in Westmount? Have you read Directive #2 concerning exterior walls? Have you read Direc......
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The project includes the replacement of the main staircase foundations, which have significantly deteriorated, as well as repairs to various interior and exterior architectural elements. These interventions aim to ensure the safety, durability, and......
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 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......
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In 1901, the first Catholic church in Westmount, Saint-Léon-de-Westmount , was built on farmland purchased from the Grey Nuns. The design of the neo-Romanesque style exterior and the radical modifications made in 1920 are the work of architect G.A.......
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4626 Sherbrooke Street West, H3Z 1G1 (at Lansdowne) Telephone : 514 989-5226 It would be unthinkable to talk about Westmount’s municipal buildings without mentioning Victoria Hall, the City’s community center. This avant-garde structure is......
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 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 moreGenerally speaking, if your project affects the exterior of the property, it is subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programme (SPAIP) by-law and must be approved by City Council. However, restoration work on the original archi......
Read moreWhy 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 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 moreRequired 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 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 moreRequired documents for review: 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 party; A letter from the association of co-owners author......
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? Did you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Have you reviewed the "Table of Acceptable Interventions" from Directive #1 (Introduction to Directives)? Did you read guideline #......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Restauration of the Roslyn public staircase Work area : Intersection of Upper Roslyn Avenue and The Boulevard Start date : August 11, 2025 Estimated duration: 2 years City's investment: $ 2,98......
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......
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