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The 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 moreBefore submitting a request to amend an urban planning by-law, it is recommended to communicate with the Urban Planning Department and to submit an optional preliminary study request in order to assess, on the one hand, the admissibility of the......
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 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 moreRequired for application analysis: (Items marked with an * are mandatory) *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 copy of......
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 moreIn 1897 communities large and small throughout the British Empire, prepared to observe the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne. In Westmount a municipal ‘Jubillee’ badge was issued and Victoria Day itself was celebrated with......
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Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming paths and roads winding thro......
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Replacing water services containing lead on public land is a core element of the City's Action Plan for the elimination of lead in drinking water. Since 2007, the City of Westmount has been actively replacing lead services through the annual capital......
Read moreInaugurated on September 19, 2013, the Westmount Recreation Centre (WRC) is a 8,270 m 2 complex that replaced Westmount's aging municipal arena and pool. The project was completed in 2014. Located at the corner of Rue Sainte-Catherin......
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 moreConditions Westmount citizens (property owners or tenants) are eligible for a “G” 24 hour parking permit if the number of their vehicles exceeds the number of parking spaces at their residence. If you have available parking spaces on your property......
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Opt in to notifications in the Citizen Portal and never miss a collection date! The City offers residents the option of receiving personalized reminders, via the Citizen Portal , based on the specific collection schedule for their address. R......
Read moreQualifications: bilingual (French and English). Second- or third-year student in a recognized horticultural school. Oversees the work of landscape maintenance subcontractors through inspections and onsite visits. Required knowledge of arboricultur......
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 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 moreThe following buildings are subject to a notice of deterioration as entered in the Land Register : 4030 Dorchester Boulevard
Read moreRights and obligations of tenants and landlords To learn about your rights and obtain legal information, please visit Educaloi website . Educaloi is a neutral and independent organisation whose mission is to explain the law to Quebecers in everyda......
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Despite its urban density, Westmount’s overall landscape and greenery owes much to its location on the western slope of Mount Royal and also to the presence–within its boundaries–of one of the three peaks of the Mount-Royal heritage site. In additio......
Read moreWestmount’s Community Gardens – located on the north portion of the Westmount Athletic Grounds between Hallowell and Hillside Lane – are an important collective space for residents to grow vegetables! If you are a Westmount resident who lives......
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