Permits, Certificates and Requests

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A 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 and renovation page

It 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 permit, and have paid the permit fees in accordance with the by-law establishing the current rates.

Refer to the by-law on rates to find the up-to-date pricing.

• Municipal By-lawMunicipal by-law concerning the distribution of circulars
• Application for permit to distribute circulars

A permit is required to occupy a City street or any other municipal property with construction equipment. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, debris containers, cranes, and any similar type of equipment.

The request must be sent by email to genie@westmount.org at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the installation of the equipment. Guidelines vary from street to street and from season to season.

As a densely built and primarily residential community, Westmount recognizes the importance of maintaining its green spaces open and accessible to the public at all times. Projects and private construction activities that require the temporary occupation of any part of a park or green space, or the delineation of an exclusive area within a park or green space are not permitted.

Eligibility

Upon approval by the Engineering Department and payment of fees

Fees

Fees are calculated based on the occupation type and the details of the request.

• Street: $0.13 daily rate per square foot
• Sidewalk: $0.13 daily rate per square foot
• Alley or lane: $0.13 daily rate per square foot
• Parking space (residential zone or pay-by-plate): $0.33 daily rate per square foot
• Full road or lane closure: $253.25 daily rate

Moving: Residential

A permit is not required to temporarily occupy the public domain during a residential move. In addition, temporary signage may be installed by the Public Works Department to ensure parking space for a moving truck.

This service is provided free of charge, subject to the availability of crews and equipment, and with at least 24 hours' notice.

Moving: Commercial

A permit is required for temporary occupation of the public domain for a non-residential move. This includes occupying a street, sidewalk, municipal parking lot, public alley or lane, or any municipal property.

The request must be sent to the Engineering Department at least 3 days (72 hours) before the moving date. Permit fees are calculated according to the details of the request.

Residents 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 compliant.

Municipal by-law 1598 concerning plumbing

More information about Parking

Any filming project must comply with by-law 1313 regulating filming permits.

• Online Application for filming permit
• By-Law 1313

Anyone wishing to use pesticides to control an infestation, vermin, spiders or ants must first obtain a permit from the Public Works Department. The emission of a permit is always preceded by a visit from a Westmount inspector.

Pesticide treatments are prohibited outside buildings, unless the products used are bio-pesticides as defined by the Agence de réglemention de la lutte antiparasitaire, or active ingredients authorized in the Code de gestion des pesticides du Québec. Treatment must be carried out under specific controls, including notification of neighbors, site preparation, favorable weather conditions and signage.

Restrictions

The application of pesticides is prohibited:

• in zones defined as being sensitive and within a radius of 5 meters of such areas. They include the following: daycare centers and schools, health and social services establishments, senior’s residences, places of worship, all municipal parks and green spaces;
• between June 15 and September 1 of each year, except in cases of infestation* that is a threat to public health;
• on trees during their blooming period;
• when it has not rained for seven consecutive days.

A pesticide permit shall only be valid for three working days from its date of issue. When a repeat treatment is required, a new permit must be obtained and at least 21 days must pass between applications. The following fees apply:

• $10 for an individual permit
• $25 for a corporation permit

• Peste Management Regulatory Agency
• Pesticides Management Code

A permit is required to use a fire hydrant or to conduct flow testing on a fire hydrant. These permits are issued by the Engineering Department, which can be contacted directly.

If you wish to obtain a copy of a document held by the City of Westmount, we ask that you fill in our online form below. As a public body, the City is subject to An Act respecting Access to Documents held by Public Bodies and the Protection of Personal Information (chapter A-2.1). It has twenty (20) days to answer your request. However, in some cases, this delay may be extended up to 30 days.

For more information, please consult the website of the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec.

Form for access to documents

Use one of the following forms to submit your application for employment and complete one form per job offer. You must have the required skills and join the documents evidencing that the eligibility conditions are met (diplomas, certificates, etc.). The City can reject any incomplete job application or submitted after the deadline.

• Job application
• Summer job application

What to do if you are a victim of graffiti?

If you wish to organise a block party either on private or public property, you must have an authorization from the City. Please complete the form below; you will be contacted shortly.

Application for block party or event

If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding the collection services, please fill out the online form below. A member of the waste management team will contact you as soon as possible.

Contact the waste management team

To open, close or modify a Hydro Westmount account, to receive invoices by email or for any other request about Hydro Westmount,  visit Hydro Westmount section.

The Public Works Department intervenes only on public trees. Please indicate the public tree for which a problem was observed. If you can not find the tree on the map, please include your address in the message field. 

Please note: If you request an evaluation for work on trees near power lines, please contact Hydro Westmount Customer Service at 514 925-1414.

Request for public tree inspection

The security registry allows the city of Westmount to get in touch with companies and individuals in case of emergency. The Public Security Department invites you to provide certain information by filling out the form below.

Home & Business Security Registry

If you are aware of a pothole on any road in Westmount, notify the City so it can be repaired.

Report a problem or breakage

Claims against the City of Westmount

• Under section 585 of the City and Towns Act (CQLR chapter C-19), if any person claim or pretend to have suffered bodily injury by any accident, for which he intends to claim damages from the municipality, he shall, within 15 days from the date of such accident, give or cause to be given notice in writing to the clerk of the municipality of such intention, containing the particulars of his claim, and stating the place of his residence.
• Also, in case of any claim for damages to property, moveable or immoveable, a similar notice shall also be given to the clerk of the municipality, within 15 days.
• You may file your notice of claim in person, by mail or by fax in the form of a letter or on the claims form available below. First and last name and address of claimant must be mentioned on the notice, along with the cause of damage, date and location of incident.

Learn moreFile a notice of claim

• Complete the form
• Attach a copy of one of the following documents to the application:
  • Health insurance card issued by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec
  • Driver’s license issued by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec
  • Canadian passport
  • Certificate of Indian Status
  • Canadian Forces identification card
• Send the application either by mail
  Attention: City Clerk
  City Hall,
  4333 Sherbrooke Street West
  Westmount, Quebec  H3Z 1E2
• Or by email to legal@westmount.org

There are signs indicating no one is home at private residences which is an open invitation to burglary. The Public Security Department conducts periodic residential patrols 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Complete the online form and an officer will check your property during your absence.

Request for Special Surveillance