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If you are planning any renovation or construction work on your property, your professional or yourself must ensure compliance with any existing applicable by-laws and obtain the necessary permit or certificate before you undertake the work. Westmou......
Read moreFollowing concerns raised by citizens concerning dust in local dog parks, the City of Westmount hired an independent laboratory, SOLROC, to carry out a study. Complaints included discomfort experienced by some from dust raised by the activity of dog......
Read moreThe assessor uses three approaches: comparison, cost and income. The Comparison Approach This approach is used to determine the most probable selling price of a given property by comparing it to similar properties that have been sold. The Cost Ap......
Read moreIt is prohibited to distribute flyers in a private residence or residential building located within the city territory, unless you comply with the provisions of the municipal by-law concerning the distribution of flyers, have obtained the required p......
Read moreA building permit is a document that grants legal permission to start construction of a building project. It is required for all new buildings as well as for all alterations, repairs and extensions to existing buildings. Consult the construction a......
Read moreSite inspections will be carried out by inspectors from the Urban Planning Department to ensure that the regulations in force are respected and that the work undertaken does not deviate from the approved plans. Following the final inspection......
Read moreThe Urban Planning Department frequently receives calls from residents concerned about construction work being carried out at their neighbour's property. The City is also sometimes asked to intervene in civil disputes involving contractors, construc......
Read moreConstruction materials and storage of debris Construction materials and storage of debris should not encroach on the neighbour’s property and if possible, not be visible from the public way. The general contractor’s safety program should be posted......
Read moreResidents who wish to carry out plumbing work must hire a plumbing contractor to obtain a permit. Only a licensed plumber can submit a plumbing permit application; any application submitted by the resident or a representative will not be considered......
Read moreAny filming project must comply with by-law 1313 regulating filming permits. Online Application for filming permit By-Law 1313 Urban Planning Department 4333 Sherbrooke Street West Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1E2 Telephone : 514 989-521......
Read moreWork on the watermain network may occasionally require a temporary interruption of the drinking water supply. For planned work, affected residents and businesses receive a notice indicating the expected duration of the interruption and the instructi......
Read moreWhile waiting for the results of an in-home water analysis, or for the completion of work to replace your service entry pipes, preventive measures can be adopted on a daily basis to reduce the risks of exposure to lead: Use cold water Running......
Read moreWestmount operates outdoor parking lots at the following locations: Greene Avenue between Sherbrooke Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard Prince Albert Avenue near St. Catherine Street Tupper Street near Gladstone Avenue Victoria Avenue north of......
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To pay tickets or fines issued within 30 days of the infraction by the City of Westmount or Ville de Montréal, you can pay: Online Ville de Montréal and City of Westmount parking and traffic infractions can be paid by credit card (Visa or M......
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 moreKnowing how to read and interpret your Hydro Westmount invoice is an excellent way to monitor your exact usage of electricity and track how your conservation efforts can reduce your expenses. Invoice A unique reference number assigned to th......
Read moreILI Interactive Accessible Lodging Information Database Electronic directory of accessible and adapted homes; find or register lodging. Website Montreal Portrait of Accessible and Adapted Housing A survey of social and community housing stock......
Read moreThis section outlines the key elements used in the study and evaluation of various issues related to traffic management within the City: Request and/or nature of file Criteria and warrants used for evaluation Additional parameters to consider......
Read moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
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 moreOnce all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall. The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issua......
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 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 applicable rate to request an amendment to an urban planning by-law or to amend the Planning Programme is laid out in the by-law establishing tariffs for the current fiscal year . Note : In the event of an unfavourable decision from city coun......
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