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Revision of the Provincial By-law on Residential Pool Safety "Let us remind you that pools built before November 1, 2010, benefited from acquired rights and did not have to be subject to protection measures. Now, owners of pools built before thi......
Read moreRévisé, le 6 avril 2009, R-1381 ; le 7 mars 2011, R-1399 ; le 2 mai 2016, R-1495 Rénover et construire à Westmount Annexe II 6. Aménagement paysager Privilégier une approche d’aménagement paysager qui conserve et rehausse la topographie d’e......
Read moreThese tiny vegetated spaces, located around the City, reflect the horticultural traditions of Westmount, as well as the 20 th -century ‘garden suburb’ movement. These pockets of greenery harmonize with the hilly landscape and with the residential ch......
Read moreFor transfers of immoveables not registered at the Land Registry Under the former rules, transfer duties were payable only upon registration at the Land Registry. Transfer duties are now payable as of the transfer date of an immoveable (real proper......
Read moreWestmount is a residential enclave on the island of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. It lies within walking distance of Montreal’s downtown core, yet retains an air of tranquility and small-town community. View the main map The City's map portal feat......
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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 more...STMOUNT CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC CITY OF WESTMOUNT RÈGLEMENT 1640 BY-LAW 1640 RÈGLEMENT MODIFIANT LE RÈGLEMENT 1305 SUR LES PLANS D’IMPLANTATION ET D’INTÉGRATION ARCHITECTURALE BY-LAW AMENDING BY-LAW 1305 ON SITE PLANNING AND ARCHI...
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As part its Lead Elimination Action Plan , the Engineering Department has developed a subsidy programme to encourage residents to replace the private lead or galvanised steel water service pipes. The programme offers homeowners a financial incentiv......
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......
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Food waste includes all raw, cooked or rotten solid food, soiled paper and cardboard such as paper towels, napkins and tissues, as well as indoor plants. All these are compostable . Composting is a very effective way to reduce landfill waste and......
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 moreOccupancy Certificates for Permanent Use Have you reviewed by-law #1303 concerning zoning? Do you know in which zone your property is located? (Please use this link to locate your zone) Once you have located your zone on the interactive......
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......
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These workshops, part of Westmount’s eco-responsible commitment, raised awareness among young people about the importance of sorting materials by showing them how good practices can help reduce landfill waste and improve recycling, both at school an......
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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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At the recommendation of a citizens’ committee in 1890, the City acquired the grounds in 1898 to create Westmount Park. The Westmount Public Library and the Victoria Hall community centre were both inaugurated in its northwest corner the following y......
Read more...oning amendments). Main Responsibilities In order to formulate a recommendation to City Council in accordance with by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) of the City of Westmount , the PAC reviews renovation,...
Read moreThe community garden is shared public land that Westmount makes available to residents for growing vegetables. It is intended for those that do not have access to any land for cultivation. Members are expected to participate fully and cooperatively......
Read moreFor any emergency – fire, crime, medical emergency, gas leak, flood, noxious odour, carbon monoxide, etc. – call 911. Never try to fight a fire yourself. Familiarize yourself with your building, its emergency exits and safety equipment; know wha......
Read moreRequired documents A letter from the building owner authorizing the certificate application, if request is made by a third party A copy of a certificate of location indicating the location of the tree to be removed A clear and colour photograph......
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 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......
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