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...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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This mower offers a solution that is both more sustainable and more efficient: its precise cutting mechanism reduces mowing time by half and eliminates the need for a second employee to mow around trees or poles. More eco-friendly, faster, and more......
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No Mow May helps pollinators by allowing early season flowers to grow in our lawns, parks and green spaces. This allows more bees and beneficial bugs to find food and take shelter in the shady grass without mower blades chopping up their habitat. N......
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During a heatwave, grass naturally goes dormant: it turns yellow, but this is not a sign that it’s dead. There’s no need to overwater it, as it rests to conserve water and will green up again once the rain returns. Eco-responsible habits : Water......
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Green waste includes organic residues collected from the yard called garden waste, such as plant trimmings and branches, as well as natural Christmas trees disposed of after the holiday period. The proper treatment of green waste is essential to re......
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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 spreading rapidly, outcompeting native species and upsetting the ecos......
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Now that the summer has arrived, it is important to consider eco-friendly habits in your yard to reconnect fragmented habitats and promote local biodiversity. Incorporate different species and sizes of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals to meet......
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......
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The Belvedere Road garden waste drop-off will close on December 1 . It is currently open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m . for contractors with a City permi t and for residents with proof of residence . Garden waste can also be taken to an......
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Targeted management involves reducing interventions in green spaces—a strategy that is both environmentally friendly and economical. In short, grassy areas will be replaced by perennial flower beds that perform better environmentally and require les......
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It will be open Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for contractors with a City permit, and residents with proof of residency . Yard waste can also be taken to an Ecocentre , or kept on your property (not streetside) until d......
Read moreUse mulching blades on your grass and fallen leaves, and allow them to mulch your lawn. They will decompose in 48 hours and produce a natural fertilizer that will help nourish your lawn while reducing the use of paper bags. Eligible products manu......
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 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 more...ion work on the original architectural components and identical replacement work are excluded. Article 3.1.3 of SPAIP By-law 1305. Process of an application subject to the SPAIP by-law
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 more...CTURAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMMES (SPAIP) The By-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes ( By-law 1305 ), adopted in 1995, sets out detailed guidelines for building and renovating in Westmount, based on expert evaluations o...
Read moreDid you know that the monarch butterfly population has dropped by more than 90 percent in the last 20 years? Along with deforestation and pesticide use, one of the main causes of this decline is the drastic reduction of the asclepias plant, common......
Read moreTennis and pickleball courts are located in parks across the City. Courts are maintained seasonally, from April to November, weather permitting. Use of these courts is reserved for Westmount residents with a valid Facility Access Card and guests w......
Read moreSome parks in Westmount boast natural grass sports fields. These fields are maintained seasonally, from May to October, depending on weather conditions. They are open to the public. Sports fields may only be reserved for activities offered by the C......
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...
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