BUILDING PERMITS

When Is a Building Permit Required?


A building permit is required for all new constructions, alterations and additions. Alterations include changes to the exterior of a building, demolition, the installation of a swimming pool, antenna, chimney, accessory building, awnings, signs and any other permanent elements on the outside of the building.

The repair, refection or replacement of elements such as a roof, windows, doors, stairs, balconies, fences or  driveways do not require a permit, so long as their appearence is not modified and the value of the work does not exceed 5 000$.  Work carried out inside a building does not require a permit unless it modifies the structure, partitions, or the plumbing or electrical systems.

Where proposed changes affect the exterior of the building, including the replacement of windows, the application is referred to the Montreal West Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for its review and recommendations. The PAC, composed primarily of residents from the Town, meets once a month on the second-to-last Wednesday of every month. Your proposal must be submitted to the Building Inspector at least one week in advance of the monthly meeting in order to be on the agenda. The process to obtain a permit may take up to one month and a half.

Building Permit Application:         Download PDF file

Occupancy Permit Application:    Download PDF file


Notice to Residents Requiring Building Permits

Please be advised that the Building Inspector of the Town of Montreal West will be away from July 5th to July 23rd, 2010 inclusively.  If you are planning to do construction or renovation work that requires a permit during the month of July, be sure to apply for your permit, with all required documentation, no later than the first week of June. 

For projects requiring approval from the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), there will be a regularly scheduled PAC meeting in both June and August.  There will be no meeting in July, as is the case every year.

For further information, you can contact the Planning Department at 514-481-4858.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
 

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