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, restoration or replacement of elements such as a roof, windows, doors, stairs, balconies, fences or driveways do not require a permit, so long as their appearance 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 Tuesday of the week prior to the regular Council meeting. Your complete permit application must be submitted to the Building Inspector at least one week in advance of the monthly PAC meeting in order to be on the agenda. The process to obtain a permit may take up to one month and a half.
2013 Planning Advisory Committee
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PAC Scheduled Meetings |
Deadline for submission of completed applications |
| January 22 | January 15 |
| February 19 | February 12 |
| March 19 | March 12 |
| April 23 | April 16 |
| May 21 | May 14 |
| June 18 | June 11 |
| No meeting in July | n/a |
| August 20 | August 13 |
| September 24 | September 17 |
| No Meeting in October | n/a |
| November 5 | October 29 |
| December 10 | December 3 |
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