Permit Application

Delay : The processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

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Cord of Wood

Volume of wood containing 1.21 meters in height. by 1.21 meters in width, by 2.42 meters in length (4 ft X4 ft X 8 ft) (3.625 cubic meters).

Logging

Tree felling on a property, with a volume of more than 10 cords per year.

Deforestation

Felling or harvesting trees that removes more than 40% of the volume of commercial timber in a 15-year period, including the volume of wood removed from logging trails, on a single piece of property, equal to or greater than 0.4 hectares. All sites on which deforestation has occurred, separated by less than 200 meters, are considered one single unit.

CHAPTER 9 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO TREES AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SECTION 9.1 – PRESERVATION OF NATURAL SPACES AND TREES

133. Preservation of Natural Spaces

When mentioned in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid, the percentage of wooded area or natural landscapes indicated must be preserved by maintaining the three (3) layers of vegetation (herbaceous, shrub and tree).

The choice for the location of constructions, buildings and facilities must take into account the natural spaces.

134. Tree Felling

Tree felling can be authorized exclusively for the following reasons:

1) the tree must be felled due to the risk of spreading a disease or invasive species;

2) the tree must pose a danger to people’s safety;

3) the tree must be a nuisance for the growth and well-being of nearby trees;

4) the tree must cause damage to public or private property;

5) the tree must be felled to execute public works;

6) the tree must be felled to execute construction or work authorized by this By-Law, within a 5-meter strip around a building (measured horizontally from the walls of the building or its foundation);

7) the tree is located in a 3-meter strip around an existing main building or in a 2-meter strip around an existing accessory construction (measured horizontally) from the walls of the building or its foundation);

8) tree felling for personal use, whose volume corresponds to a maximum of 10 cords of wood or a maximum of 2% of a wooded area on the property, except trees located on the shoreline (the most restrictive applies to the volume harvested);

9) Tree felling necessary for the use of passive solar energy, if it is demonstrated by the applicant that the main building is designed to use this energy. 

Any tree felled in virtue of paragraph 4) in this article must be replaced. 

The authorization to fell a tree cannot have the effect of reducing the percentage of natural space below the percentage required in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid. 

The provisions relating to tree felling on the shoreline, are prevued under section 9.2 and in previous provisions of this article.For any commercial cut, as well as for certain clear cutting, the Règlement regional de la municipalité régionale de comté d’Argenteuil relative à l’abattage d’arbres, applies.

135. Planting Restrictions

It is prohibited to plant the following tree species within 20 meters of a main building, a property line, a road allowance, a public infrastructure, underground utility line or septic system:

• Silver maple (Acer saccharinum);
• Manitoba Maple (Acer Negundo);
• Poplars (Populus spp.);
• Willow (Salix spp.).

141. Projects and Works Relating to Vegetation on Shoreline

Only vegetation projects and works identified below are permitted on the shoreline of a watercourse or lake:

1) forest management activities which are carried out according to the Loi sur l’aménagement durable du territoire forestier and its By-Laws are applicable;

2) the tree must be felled because of the risk of spreading a disease or invasive species;

3) the felling necessary for the implementation of a construction or authorized work only after obtaining the permit or certificate to that effect;

4) where the slope of the shoreline is 30% or less, the felling necessary for the development of an opening 5 meters wide giving access to the body of water, or 60% of the width of the lot: the most restrictive applies. This opening must be arranged in a sinuous way by using a vegetal cover of sufficient area to avoid erosion, without backfilling or excavation. Soil waterproofing (concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited;

5) when the slope of the shoreline is greater than 30%, the pruning necessary for the management of a window, 5 meters in width (an opening in the vegetation screen allowing the view of the body of water);

6) when the slope of the shoreline is greater than 30%, the felling necessary for the construction of a path with a maximum width of 1.5 meters arranged in a sinuous way using a vegetal cover of sufficient dimensions to avoid erosion, or a staircase with a maximum width of 1.2 meters that gives access to the water. In both cases, waterproofing of the soil (concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited.

7) for the purpose of restoring permanent and sustainable plant cover, seeding and planting of plant species, trees and shrubs and the work necessary for these purposes.

In the shore of a lake or watercourse, vegetation control is prohibited, including lawn mowing, brush cutting, and tree felling. This prohibition does not apply in a strip of 2 meters around existing buildings on the shoreline that were legal as of September 7, 1976. 

The control of the vegetation does not constitute maintenance work.

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54. Request form: tree felling

In addition to the plans and documents required for the form of the application (general content), the following plans and documents are required for tree felling:

• the name of the person responsible for the work;
• a plan showing the location of the trees to be cut and the trees to be planted, if applicable;
• reasons for felling trees;
• a description of all the vegetation on the land (natural, open spaces, number of trees, etc.).

Required documents

• Photo after the work is completed
• Photo before work begins *
• Location of trees/Location of trees *
• Reason for cutting trees *

*Required document

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Carport

Construction annexed to a main building with a roof resting on posts, open on 3 sides, 2 in a proportion of at least 50% of the total area of the 2 sides, the third being the access.

Watercourse

Any watercourse or parts of a watercourse, whose flow depends directly on precipitation and whose bed is completely dry for certain periods of the year.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;

2) the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);

3) the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;

4) Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) more than 3 meters from the main building;

2) more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;

3) more than 10 meters from the front lot line;

4) more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

79. Garage

The following provisions apply to garages:

1) the area of a garage attached to the main building is limited to 50% of the main building area.

2) the garage may have running water provided that the building is served by a septic system in compliance with the Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (CQLR, c. Q-2, r.22).

81. Permanent Carport

The following provisions apply to permanent car shelters:

1) only one carport per property is allowed;

2) no door can close the entrance;

3) roof drainage must be contained on the property on which it is located.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) the property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) the layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);

2) the maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1) must be more than 5 meters from the main building;

2) more than 3 meters from any other accessory building.

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22. Duration of permit and certificates of authorization

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and a certificate of authorization are null and void if the purpose for which it was issued is not undertaken within 8 months. following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Display of the building permit or certificate of authorization

A building permit or certificate of authorization must be placed in plain sight, throughout the duration of the work, on the land where it is carried out.

37. Obligation to submit an implementation plan

When the surface area and dimensions of the land and the planned layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the bank, a layout plan prepared by a surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the land before the start of work

Following the issuance of the building permit and before the start of construction work, the permit holder must demarcate or identify the limits of the bank and a wetland to avoid any encroachment of machines, any excavation or any backfilling. of these fragile natural environments.

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Required documents

• Site plan with distances
• Scale plans and materials list
• Photo before work begins
• Photo after the work is completed

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4) Transformation, renovation or enlargement of a main residential building, without an increase in the number of dwelling units 100$

2) Transformation, renovation and enlargement of a main building 12 months

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

24.Modification of Plans and Documents

Any changes made to plans and documents after the issue of the permit and certificate must be approved by the designated officer, prior to the execution of the modified work. The designated officer may approve the modifications only if they comply with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws.

This approval does not have the effect of extending the duration of the permit or certificate.

34. Obligation for a Construction Permit

Anyone who wishes to build, rebuild, enlarge, modify or install a construction must first obtain a construction permit.

35. Application Request

Any request for a construction permit must be addressed to the designated officer and must include copies of the following documents:

1) Surname, given name, address and telephone number of the owner or his authorized agent and the name of the contractor;

2) A written request made on the forms duly completed and provided for this purpose by the Municipality;

3) A layout plan, prepared by a land surveyor in the case of a main building, made to an exact scale of the building (s) on the lot where the construction is to take place, indicating the pertinent information including the following:

  a) The cadastral identification of the property, its dimensions and area, an indication and description of servitudes, if any;

  b) Current and future topographic levels of the ground using equidistant lateral or altitude lines to provide a proper understanding of the site and project;

  c) The distance between any watercourse, wetland or lake and the planned buildings and structures, measured from the high-water mark;

  d) The excavation levels, the ground floor level and proposed leveling, relative to the actual elevation of the nearest road, shown by lateral and elevation lines;

  e) The property layout and dimensions of each proposed building and existing buildings on the same lot, if applicable;

  f) The distances between each building and the property lines;

  g) The depth of the front yard of adjacent built properties;

  h) Location of driveway entrances to parking areas (and necessary information) to determine the number of spaces required by the Zoning By-Law;

  i) The location of electrical and telephone lines, walls, low walls and signs (and their sketches), if any;

  j) The date, title, true North, scale and names of persons who collaborated in the preparation of the project;

  k) A certificate of location in the case of an extension.

4) A landscaping plan of the site prior to the work, areas to be cleared, excavated, trees to preserve, as well as the location and description of the planting of hedges, trees and shrubs if necessary;

5) Information on the location of septic systems and distances from potable water intake facilities (water intakes) on the property and neighbouring properties, if applicable;

6) Information on the detailed layout planned for water drainage;

7) Information on the location of recreational trails such as snowmobile and ATV trails;

8) A suspected wetlands plan on a copy of the site plan. The applicant must, to the best of his ability, first identify the suspected wetlands located within 100 meters of the proposed development area of his property;

9) In the case of an integrated project, a detailed development plan, including the location of the buildings, their heights, dimensions, architectural details, open spaces, traffic lanes, parking spaces, landscaping, waste and recycling storage areas, servitudes, infrastructure as well as other information to assess the project's compliance with the By-Laws;

10) In the case of an integrated project, an ecological characterization, the content of which is defined in Chapter 3;

11) Elevation plans, cross-sections, sketches of the building (s) and specifications to provide a clear understanding of the construction project to be erected, or any modification, extension or additional work to be carried out; these plans must be drawn on an exact scale and reproduced by an indelible process. When the application for a building permit is for a main building, the plans must be prepared by a professional with the relevant skills;

12) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m² or more, a plan for temporary measures to control leaching and sediment runoff during the work;

13) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m² or more, a plan for permanent measures to control the runoff of surface water from the land;

14) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 20 m² or more, a report signed by an engineer, member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, approving the foundation on piles or posts;

15) Existing use and proposed use;

16) Identification of the zone in the Zoning By-Law Zoning Plan where the property is located;

17) Any other necessary detail required by the designated officer who determines if the plans and information provided are insufficient;

18) An estimate of the cost of the work or the tender for the works and the proposed timeframe;

19) As the case may be, any declaration or additional authorization required by government law or By-Law.

36. Specific Requirements for Certain Constructions

The owner must obtain and provide documents and technical attestations that may be relevant to qualified professionals, for any building or structure requiring professional technical knowledge, such as reinforced concrete, steel, wood framing or any building where large quantities of combustible, flammable or explosive materials, which because of their characteristics, post a special fire risk. The owner must obtain and provide documents and technical attestations that may be relevant to qualified professionals.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) The application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) The application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) The fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

4) The property on which each projected building of 20 m2 or more, must form one or more distinct lots on the official cadastral plans, which conform to the Subdivision By-Law of the Municipality or which, if they are not in conformity, are protected by acquired rights;

5) The water and sewer services that are subject to an authorization or a permit issued under the law, are not established on the road bordering the planned construction or that the By-Law decreeing their installation is in force;

6) In cases where the water and sewer services are not established on the road bordering the planned construction, or the By-Law decreeing their installation is not in force, the potable water supply and sewage treatment installation projects of the construction to be erected on the property comply with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement (L.R.Q., chapter Q-2) and to the By-Laws made under its authority or to the municipal By-Laws on the same object;

7) In the case of an integrated project, the private water supply system or a private sanitary sewer system complies with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and is established on the road or traffic lane, according to the planning of the project, bordering where the buildings are planned;

8) The land on which the proposed construction is to be erected is not adjacent to a public road or private road that meets the requirements of the Subdivision By-Law;

9) In the case of property located in rural zones (RU) it must be adjacent to an existing public or private road on the date that this By-Law comes into force (this condition does not apply for reserve development zones).

10) In the case of an integrated project, the traffic lane leading to the main building to which the permit applies, must be developed and passable before the issuance of a construction permit for a main building;

11) If applicable, the application shall be accompanied by a resolution of the Municipal Council approving the project when the project is submitted to a special procedure under Divisions VI to XI of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, L.R.Q, c. A-19.1.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

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Land Coefficient (Coefficient d’emprise au sol)

Corresponds to the maximum proportion of the floor area that can be constructed, in relation to the total property area. The main and accessory buildings determined in this By-Law, must be considered when calculating the coefficient. The total area of a building on the ground, is considered for the calculation, as well as the projection onto the ground of the cantilevered walls.

Storey

Part of a building between the upper face of a floor and the floor immediately above or, in its absence, by the ceiling above. Cellars, basements, attics and half-storeys are not calculated in the number of storeys.

Dwelling

Any construction intended to house humans and equipped with a water supply system and an inground wastewater evacuation system.

Building Height (in Storeys)

Corresponds to the number of storeys permitted for a building, comprising the ground floor and storeys situated above. Unless otherwise indicated, the height calculation does not apply to places of worship, chimneys, elevated storage tanks, silos, observation towers, electrical power towers, broadcast and telecast towers and antennae, and to rooftop structures occupying less than 10% of the roof area.

High Water Mark

Line used to delimit the littoral and the shoreline of lakes and watercourses. The high-water mark is as follows:

1) The natural high-water mark, that is, from the place where a predominance of aquatic plants is replaced by a predominance of terrestrial plants, or where there are no aquatic plants, where the terrestrial plants stop in the direction of the body of water. Plants considered aquatic are all hydrophytic plants including submerged plants, floating-leaved plants, emergent plants, and emerged herbaceous and ligneous plants that are characteristic of swamps and wetlands open to bodies of water;

2) If it is not possible to determine the high-water mark from paragraph 1, it can be located, if the information is available, at the limit of the 2-year flood recurrence, which is considered equivalent to the line established according to the botanical criteria defined in paragraph 1;

3) In the case of a water containment structure, the high-water mark corresponds to the maximum operating level of the hydraulic structure for that part of the upstream body of water.

4) Where there is a legally erected retaining wall, the high-water mark corresponds to the top of the structure;

5) Where a wetland is adjacent to a watercourse or lake, the high-water mark is determined from the wetland, as it is an integral part of the watercourse or lake.

Mezzanine

Floor area located within a storey and between two (2) floors of a building, or between a floor and a roof whose area does not exceed 40% of the floor area immediately below it; between 40% and 75% of the floor area immediately below, it constitutes a half storey and more than 75%, one (1) storey.

Veranda

Covered gallery or balcony, glassed-in or protected by screens on at least 50% of its external walls, and offset from the building, with no heating system, and can never be used as a habitable room.

60. Main Building Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the height of a main building, in storeys, is stipulated in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In all cases, the minimum height of a main building, in meters, is fixed at 3 meters.

When the height of the basement above ground is greater than two (2) meters on one side of the building, the basement is considered in the calculation of the maximum height of the building in storeys. The following sketch illustrates, for example, the calculation for the height of a building in storeys:

64. Main Facade Orientation

The main facade of a principal building must face the public or private road to which the lot is adjacent, unless the main building is located more than 30 meters from the road access.

If the land is also adjacent to a lake, the lake side facade must also have the characteristics of a main facade.

SECTION 4.2 – SPECIFIC STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO MAIN BUILDINGS

65. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all lots bordering a lake or watercourse, all main buildings must be situated:

1) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) At a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) At a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) At a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

106. Shape and Type of Prohibited Constructions

Any building of human, animal, fruit or vegetable shape, or resembling a human being, an animal, a fruit or a vegetable, is forbidden. The use of railway cars, trams, buses, truck or trailer boxes, containers, or other abandoned vehicles or their parts, is prohibited.

107. Exterior Appearance

Every building must be constructed using exterior cladding conforming to this By-Law. The installation of exterior cladding must be completed within 24 months following the issue of the permit or certificate.

Buildings must be maintained with paint, stain or otherwise treated, to ensure they are in good condition at all times.

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SECTION 2.1 – QUEBEC CONSTRUCTION CODE

14. Application of the Quebec Construction Code

The following parts, sections, subsections and articles of the Quebec Construction Code - Chapter 1, Building and National Building Code - Canada 2010 (as amended) apply to buildings exempted from the application of the Loi sur le bâtiment (LRQ, c-B1-1):

1) Parts 1 and 2;

2) Section 3.8 of Part 3 for the construction, renovation, expansion or alteration of a main building housing with a recreo-tourist use.

3) Part 9;

4) Part 11.

The Québec Construction Code - Chapter I, Building and National Building Code of Canada 2010 (as amended), a copy of which is attached as Annex A to this By-Law.

SECTION 2.2 - WATER COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

19. Surface and Runoff Water Management

All projects must manage surface water and runoff in accordance with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and its By-Laws.

22. Low-flush Toilets

For a new main building, toilets must have a water flow of less than 6 liters per flush (L/fl). This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the toilet.

SECTION 2.4 – OTHER BUILDING STANDARDS

23. Installation of a Distribution Board (Electric Panel)

For a new main building where a main use is exercised, the distribution board (electrical panel) must be installed inside the building. This board must be functional and be ready to connect to the electricity service (connection to an electric meter).

24. Electric Vehicle Charging Station

For a new main building, the distribution board (electric panel) must have a capacity for the eventual installation of an electric vehicle charging station. This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the electric panel.

CHAPTER 3 SECURITY STANDARDS

Section 3.1 – APPLICANT AND OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

35. Machinery and Tools on the Property

A building permit or a certificate of authorization implies the right, to the person carrying out the work, to install and maintain, on the site, the machinery, tools and apparatus necessary for the execution of the work. Machinery, tools and equipment must be removed from the SITE within 7 days after the completion of the work.

36. Temporary Occupation of Public Property

During construction work, the temporary occupation of public property is authorized for placing apparatus, depositing construction materials or digging a cavity. This authorization is valid for the duration of the work and the devices, machinery or materials must not impede the circulation on public property.

Damage to the roadway, sidewalk or public property resulting from the work performed, must be repaired at the expense of the permit or certificate applicant or the owner. This person is responsible for any accident to persons or damage to the property as a result of this use of public property.

Activities such as the preparation of mortar, sawing or preparation of lumber, stone or cement on public property are not permitted

37. Deposit of Materials

Materials deposited on property must only be used for the construction of the building or work covered by the permit or certificate.

38. Construction Debris

Debris or construction waste must be deposited in containers provided for this purpose.

39. Clean-up

When construction on a site is completed, all materials, debris, garbage and equipment must be removed. The site must be cleaned up within 14 days of the completion of the work.

Required documents

• Site map with distances *
• Photo before the start of work *
• Implementation plan *
• Certificate of location/Certified location
• Plans, elevations, wall section, use of parts/plans, elevations, wall section, usage.*
• Photo after the work is completed

*Required document

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Parking Area

Area reserved for parking according to dimensions and layout requirements.

Driveway

Drivable surface for vehicles serving one or more buildings allowing access to a road or a street. The driveway is not intended to become public property.

Traffic Lane

Driveable lane for vehicles serving one or more buildings in an integrated project that

70. Visibility Triangle

On a corner lot, a visibility triangle must be managed, the sides of which are 6 meters measured from the intersection of the road allowances. This triangle must be cleared of obstructions higher than 0.90 meters from the road level, or at the level of the parking area.

SECTION 7.1 – PARKING STANDARDS

114. Location of Parking Lots

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, parking lots are authorized in the front, side and rear yards on the following conditions:

1) At a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from the road allowance;

2) At a minimum distance of 2 meters from any other property line.

Parking lots must be located on the same property as the use served, except in the following cases:

1) For commercial uses, the lots can be located on property adjacent to or at a distance of not more than 200 meters from the use served, provided that: 

  a) They are located within the limits of the zone where the use is situated or in a zone allowing the same type of use; 

  b) The space thus used is secured by actual servitude or notarized lease and registered with the Bureau de la publicité des droits;

  c) Any change or cancellation of the servitude or lease must be approved by the designated officer;

  d) The Authorization Certificate for the use of the building is only valid for the period provided for in the servitude or lease.

2) For residential uses, the driveway required to access the property in question and forming part of the parking lot can be located on an adjacent property provided that:

  a) The existing driveway on the property in question does not provide access to the building on that property for any of the reasons set out in subparagraphs b) to e) of this paragraph; 

  b) It is impossible to build a driveway on the property in question due to the presence of a watercourse; 

  c) The construction of a driveway on the property in question would result in the removal of more trees than the construction of a driveway on an adjacent property; 

  d) The construction of a driveway on the property in question is prohibited under the standards of this By-Law (topography, wetland, etc.);

  e) The construction of a driveway on the property in question would require rock blasting; 

  f) The route of the new driveway primarily follows the route of an existing driveway or cleared area; 

  g) An existing driveway on the property in question is to be revegetated within 12 months of the completion of work on a driveway from an adjacent property. The revegetation plan must be submitted at the same time as the certificate for the driveway construction; 

  h) The parking spaces are built on the property in question; 

  i) The use of the new driveway is secured by an actual servitude registered with the Bureau de la publicité des droits; the certificate for the driveway construction is issued after the construction permit for the main building on the property in question.

116. Parking Lot Development

The following provisions apply to the development of a parking lot:

1) Every parking space must be located in such a way that all parking maneuvers are done in a driveway, off the public road. This provision does not apply to residential uses requiring, or for which there are, 3 spaces or less. However, in the case of a driveway of length greater than 25 meters on a property whose use is residential, this paragraph applies. A maneuvering area must be provided to allow the emergency vehicles (firetruck, ambulance, etc.) to make a full turn on the property. In addition, the minimum width of the driveway is set at 4.5 meters;

2) Any area of a commercial parking lot must be paved or otherwise covered in such a manner as to eliminate any lifting of dust and that no mud can form;

3) Any parking lot with more than 5 unfenced spaces must be surrounded by a curb of concrete or other masonry material, not less than 0.15 meters high and not less than 0.10 meters wide. This border must be securely fixed and well maintained;

4) Where a parking lot with more than 5 spaces is adjacent to property used or intended for exclusively residential use, it must be separated from such property by a low masonry wall, an opaque fence or a dense hedge. a minimum height of 0.75 meters.

5) However, if the parking lot bordering a property used for residential purposes is at least one (1) meter lower than that of the lot, no low wall, fence or hedge is required.

6) The longitudinal and transversal slopes of parking spaces must not be greater than 5% nor less than 1.5%;

7) In all cases, it will be necessary to ensure an adequate drainage system of surface water and to avoid the flow of these same waters towards the neighboring lots and roads;

8) If the parking lot is located within 30 meters of the high-water mark of a lake or permanent watercourse, calculated from the nearest point, paving the surface is prohibited.

118. Driveway Entrance and Driveway

The following provisions apply to driveway entrances:

1) A driveway entrance and a bidirectional driveway serving for both the entry and exit of automobiles, must have a minimum width of 6 meters and a maximum width of 10 meters;

2) A driveway entrance and a unidirectional driveway for motor vehicles, must have a minimum width of 3 meters and a maximum width of 6 meters.

3) A driveway entrance and a driveway must not have a slope greater than 15%. They must not begin their slope within 1.5 meters of the road allowance nor be less than 6 meters from the intersection of road allowances of 2 public roads;

4) For any dwelling use, only one (1) driveway entrance per road bordering the property is authorized except in the case where a half-moon shaped access is arranged in the front yard;

5) For a use other than habitation, two (2) driveways per road bordering the lot are permitted;

6) The distance between two driveways on the same lot or from a driveway entrance to an adjacent lot, must not be less than 12 meters. In addition, a driveway must be more than 4.5 meters from property line. In a case where the topography does not allow the standard to be respected or for security reasons, the distance between a driveway entrance and a property line can be reduced to 2 meters;

7) There can be no more than two (2) driveways on each property line facing a road;

8) For any private access with a slope greater than 10%, access ditches must be seeded or riprapped to prevent sediment transport and ensure soil stability.

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Development or enlargement of a parking area (including paving) – 50$

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed

42. Obligation for an Authorization Certificate

Obtaining an authorization certificate is required in the following cases, unless included in a construction permit:

1) Construction and development of a parking area;

57. Application Form: Excavation Works, Backfilling and Digging

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for the excavation, backfilling or digging on a property

1) Planned developments;

2) Existing topography and proposed leveling;

3) The direction of the flow of water;

4) The location of buildings, watercourses, lakes, cliffs, swamps where applicable;

5) Backfill materials used.

The application for an authorization certificate for excavation and backfilling does not apply to the excavation and backfilling of the foundations of a building that has already obtained a building permit, or for the development of a parking area that has obtained an authorization.

Required documents

• Fill materials used;
• Site plan with distances
• Photo before work begins
• Photo after the work is completed 
• existing topography and proposed level
• the direction of water flow/Direction of water flow

25,00 $

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Workshop

Accessory building used as a work space for workers, artists or craftsmen.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;
2. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
3. the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2)  toreys is permitted;
4. Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. more than 3 meters from the main building;
2. more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;
3. more than 10 meters from the front lot line;
4. more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
2. the maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1. must be more than 5 meters from the main building;

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

25$ For 12 months

Required documents

• Site map with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Photo before the start of work *
• Photo after the work is completed
• the direction of water flow/ Direction of water flow *;

*Required document

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1. Construction of an accessory building or construction of less than 20 m2 – 25$
2. Construction of an accessory building 12 months

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

SECTION 2.2 – OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AFTER THE ISSUE OF A PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

23. Renewal of a Permit or Certificate

A permit or authorization of authorization is renewable only once with the payment of applicable fees. The period of validity of a renewed permit or authorization certificate is 3 months.

24.Modification of Plans and Documents

Any changes made to plans and documents after the issue of the permit and certificate must be approved by the designated officer, prior to the execution of the modified work. The designated officer may approve the modifications only if they comply with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws.

This approval does not have the effect of extending the duration of the permit or certificate.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

41. Obligation to Verify Margins and a Location Certificate

Within 30 days of the erection of the foundation walls or a modification altering the dimensions of a main building, the holder of a construction permit must forward to the designated officer, a preliminary plan or a location certificate, including bornes, approved and signed by a land surveyor. Failure to submit these preliminary plans is equivalent to suspension of the permit and, as a result, a stoppage of work.

Within 6 months after the completion of the work, the final location certificate must be supplied to the Municipality, including main building and accessory buildings of more than 20 m2.

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Carport

Construction annexed to a main building with a roof resting on posts, open on 3 sides, 2 in a proportion of at least 50% of the total area of the 2 sides, the third being the access.

Watercourse (Intermittent)

Any watercourse or parts of a watercourse, whose flow depends directly on precipitation and whose bed is completely dry for certain periods of the year.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%. 

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected. Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;
2. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
3. the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;
4. Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. more than 3 meters from the main building;
2. more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;
3. more than 10 meters from the front lot line;
4. more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

79. Garage

The following provisions apply to garages:

1. the area of a garage attached to the main building is limited to 50% of the main building area.
2. the garage may have running water provided that the building is served by a septic system in compliance with the Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (CQLR, c. Q-2, r.22).

81. Permanent Carport

The following provisions apply to permanent car shelters:

1. only one carport per property is allowed;
2. no door can close the entrance;
3. roof drainage must be contained on the property on which it is located.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
2. the maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1. must be more than 5 meters from the main building;
2. must be more than 3 meters from other accessory buildings.

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• The direction of water flow/ Direction of water flow *;
• Photo after the work is completed
• Photo before work begins *
• Implementation plan *
• Location plan if more than 20 square meters *
• Scale plans and materials list *

*Required document

50,00 $

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Workshop

Accessory building used as a work space for workers, artists or craftsmen.

Watercourse (Intermittent)

Any watercourse or parts of a watercourse, whose flow depends directly on precipitation and whose bed is completely dry for certain periods of the year.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;
2. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
3. the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;
4. Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. more than 3 meters from the main building;
2. more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;
3. more than 10 meters from the front lot line;
4. more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
2. the maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1. must be more than 5 meters from the main building;

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

41. Obligation to Verify Margins and a Location Certificate

Within 30 days of the erection of the foundation walls or a modification altering the dimensions of a main building, the holder of a construction permit must forward to the designated officer, a preliminary plan or a location certificate, including bornes, approved and signed by a land surveyor. Failure to submit these preliminary plans is equivalent to suspension of the permit and, as a result, a stoppage of work.

Within 6 months after the completion of the work, the final location certificate must be supplied to the Municipality, including main building and accessory buildings of more than 20 m².

50$ for 12 months

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Location plan if more than 20 square meters *
• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed
• The direction of water flow/ Direction of water flow *;

*Required document

50,00 $

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Greenhouse (Private)

Lightweight and largely glassed-in building used only for growing plants for non-commercial domestic purposes.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;
2. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
3. the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;
4. Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. more than 3 meters from the main building;
2. more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;
3. more than 10 meters from the front lot line;
4. more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

17. Private Greenhouse

Minimum distance from a property line :

• Front Yard and Margin 4.5m
• Lateral Yards and Margins 4.5m
• Rear Yard and Margin 4.5m

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SECTION 2.2 – OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AFTER THE ISSUE OF A PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

41. Obligation to Verify Margins and a Location Certificate

Within 30 days of the erection of the foundation walls or a modification altering the dimensions of a main building, the holder of a construction permit must forward to the designated officer, a preliminary plan or a location certificate, including bornes, approved and signed by a land surveyor. Failure to submit these preliminary plans is equivalent to suspension of the permit and, as a result, a stoppage of work.

Within 6 months after the completion of the work, the final location certificate must be supplied to the Municipality, including main building and accessory buildings of more than 20 m².

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• Location plan if more than 20 square meters *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed
• the direction of water flow/ Direction of water flow *

*Required document

50,00 $

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Garage

Any accessory construction, closed on four (4) sides, not commercially exploited, with or without storage, without running water and intended for the storage of motor vehicles belonging to the occupants of the main building.

Watercourse (Intermittent)

Any watercourse or parts of a watercourse, whose flow depends directly on precipitation and whose bed is completely dry for certain periods of the year.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. At a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. At a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%. 

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. The lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. The layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. The area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;
2. The total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
3. The maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;
4. Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. More than 3 meters from the main building;
2. More than 3 meters from any other accessory building;
3. More than 10 meters from the front lot line;
4. More than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines. 

79. Garage

The following provisions apply to garages:

1. The area of a garage attached to the main building is limited to 50% of the main building area.
2. The garage can be supplied with water provided that the building is served by aseptic installation in compliance with the Regulation respecting the evacuation and treatment of wastewater; isolated residences (RLRQ, c. Q-2, r.22)

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. The property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. The layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. The total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
2. The maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1. Must be more than 5 meters from the main building;
2. More than 3m away from any other accessory building

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

41. Obligation to Verify Margins and a Location Certificate

Within 30 days of the erection of the foundation walls or a modification altering the dimensions of a main building, the holder of a construction permit must forward to the designated officer, a preliminary plan or a location certificate, including bornes, approved and signed by a land surveyor. Failure to submit these preliminary plans is equivalent to suspension of the permit and, as a result, a stoppage of work.

Within 6 months after the completion of the work, the final location certificate must be supplied to the Municipality, including main building and accessory buildings of more than 20 m².

50$ for 12 months

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• Plans, elevations, wall sections, etc. *
• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed
• Direction of water flow *;
• Location plan if more than 20 square meters *

*Required document

50,00 $

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Gazebo

Small pavilion consisting of a terrace or platform and a roof, used as an accessory building to a residential use and not contiguous to the main building.

Watercourse (Intermittent)

Any watercourse or parts of a watercourse, whose flow depends directly on precipitation and whose bed is completely dry for certain periods of the year.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1. at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;
2. at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;
2. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
3. the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;
4. Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. more than 3 meters from the main building;
2. more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;
3. more than 10 meters from the front lot line;
4. more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

79. Garage

The following provisions apply to garages:

• The area of a garage attached to the main building is limited to 50% of the main building area.

81. Permanent Carport

The following provisions apply to permanent car shelters:

1. only one carport per property is allowed;
2. no door can close the entrance;
3. roof drainage must be contained on the property on which it is located.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1. the property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;
2. the layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1. the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);
2. the maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1. must be more than 5 meters from the main building;
2. must be more than 3 meters from other accessory building

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

41. Obligation to Verify Margins and a Location Certificate

Within 30 days of the erection of the foundation walls or a modification altering the dimensions of a main building, the holder of a construction permit must forward to the designated officer, a preliminary plan or a location certificate, including bornes, approved and signed by a land surveyor. Failure to submit these preliminary plans is equivalent to suspension of the permit and, as a result, a stoppage of work.

Within 6 months after the completion of the work, the final location certificate must be supplied to the Municipality, including main building and accessory buildings of more than 20 m².

50$ for 12 months

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed
• Direction of water flow *
• Location plan if more than 20 square meters *

*Required document

25,00 $

Processing time

The processing time for this type of permit is 7 days

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Fence

A construction, common or not, made of posts, wire mesh or boards and built to limit or enclose an area.

9. Fences and hedges

1. Maximum encroachment into the margin of 3m

SECTION 5.4 – FENCE, LOW WALL, HEDGE AND RETAINING WALL

99. Fence, Low Wall and Hedge

Fences, low walls and hedges are authorized in front, rear and lateral yards with the following conditions:

1. The maximum height is fixed at 3 meters;
2. They must be at least 3 meters from a road allowance.

101. Materials

For fences, the materials permitted are: wrought iron, stained, painted or treated wood, rail, chain link and vinyl.

For walls, the materials permitted are: masonry, clay and cement brick, stone, open face cement block or treated wood.

Barbed wire fence or barrier is prohibited except:

1. fences erected for agricultural purposes;
2. installation of barbed wire on the top of fences at a height of two (2) meters and over, for industrial, public utility and extraction purposes.

103. Obligation to Fence

Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-Law, owners, tenants and occupants of property where used parts, motor vehicles of any kind, vehicles that have been abandoned or are not in good working order, are stored, for commercial or other purposes, used movable objects, scrap iron or scrap of any kind, and used building materials, must enclose these properties with an opaque fence at least two (2)-meters high.

The installation of this fence must respect the setbacks prescribed for the main building in the area where it is located.

104. Sediment barriers

The installation of sediment barriers is authorized during the work period that requires them.

SECTION 9.3 – LAKE AND WATERCOURSE SHORELINES

140. Constructions, Projects or Works on Lake and Watercourse Shorelines

The provisions of this section take precedence over any provisions contrary to this By-Law.

On or over lake and watercourse shorelines, all constructions, projects or works are prohibited, with the exception of constructions, projects and works authorized in this section.

The use of treated wood on the shoreline is prohibited for any construction, project or work.

143. Other Projects, Constructions and Works Authorized on the Shoreline

The following other projects, constructions and works are authorized on the shoreline of a lake or watercourse:

1. the installation of fences. They must be installed at a minimum distance of 5 meters from the high-water mark and, when the slope is greater than 30%, at the top of the slope;

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43. Exemption from Obtaining an Authorization Certificate

Despite the preceding article, an authorization certificate is not required in the following cases:

1.  the installation of a snow fence;

Required documents

• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed *
• Location and distances *
• List of materials *

*Required document

Free

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Commercial logging 50,00$ + 2,00$ per hectare

42. Certificate of authorization required

A certificate of authorization is required in the following cases, unless included in a building permit:

12) Any logging operation involving the production of more than 10 cords of wood per property, per year, which is not governed by the MRC of Argenteuil By-law no. 56-06 and its amendments;

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Cord of wood

Volume of wood contained in a space 1.21 m high, 2.42 m wide and 1.21 m long (4 ft X 8 ft X 4 ft) (3.625 m³).

Logging

Felling of trees representing a volume of wood greater than 10 cords per year, on a property.

Deforestation

The felling or harvesting of trees removing more than 40% of the volume of commercial wood per 15-year period, including the volume of wood removed on skid trails, over a single area greater than or equal to 0.4 hectare. All sites on which deforestation has taken place, separated by a distance of less than 200 meters, are considered to be in one piece.

134. Felling trees

Tree felling may be authorized exclusively for the following reasons:

1. The tree must be felled because of the risk of it spreading a disease or an invasive species;

For all commercial cutting and certain deforestation operations, by-law no. 56-06 “Regional by-law of the regional county municipality of Argenteuil concerning tree felling” applies.

135. Planting restrictions

It is prohibited to plant the following tree species within 20 metres of a main building, lot line, street right-of-way, public infrastructure, underground utility conduit or septic system:

• Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) ;
• Hemlock maple (Acer Negundo) ;
• Poplars (Populus spp.) ;
• Willows (Salix spp.).

SECTION 9.3 _ LAKESHORES AND WATERCOURSES 

141. Works and structures relating to vegetation on a shoreline

Only the following vegetation-related works are authorized on the shore of a watercourse or lake:

1. Forest management activities subject to the Sustainable Forest Development Act and its regulations;
2. The tree must be felled because of the risk of spreading a disease or invasive species;

Documents required

• Approval from MRC d'Argenteuil *
• Site plan with distances *
• Plan signed by a forestry engineer *
• Tree storage location *
• Reasons justifying tree felling * 
• Location of trees to be cut and planted
• Location of trees to be cut and planted *

* Mandatory document

50,00 $

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48. Application Form: Building Demolition

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for the demolition of a building:

1. the location of the building to be demolished;
2. photographs of the building;
3. a description of the conditions under which the demolition will take place;
4. the date on which demolition is planned and the time required for the demolition;
5. a description of the method that will be used to promote revegetation, if the land is not the subject of any development or construction project;
6. proof of an insurance certificate from the contractor;
7. the name of the contractor who is doing the demolition;
8. the name and location of the landfill or dry material repository for demolition debris.

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139. Maintenance, Repair and Demolition of Certain Existing Constructions and Works

Maintenance, repair and demolition of existing constructions and works used for purposes other than municipal, commercial, industrial, public or for public access purposes, are permitted. These works must not have the effect of further encroaching on the shore or littoral. The use of treated wood is prohibited

195. Reconstruction or Restoration of a Destroyed or Unsafe Building, or a Building having Lost more than Half (50%) its Value

The reconstruction or restoration of a destroyed or unsafe building, or a building having lost more than half (50%) of its value as a result of a fire or other cause, must

be carried out in accordance with the Planning Program By-Laws in force at the moment of reconstruction or restoration. However, if it is impossible to rebuild according to the standards in force, the building can be rebuilt on the same foundations without increasing the derogation that prevailed before the demolition, except in the case of a voluntary demolition of the building.

This article does not apply to buildings that have been destroyed, become unsafe or have lost more than half of their value, located on the shoreline.

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125. Can be rebuilt on the same foundations without increasing the exemption that prevailed before the demolition, except in the case of voluntary demolition of the building.

This article does not apply to buildings that have been destroyed, have become dangerous or have lost more than half of their value located on the bank.

198. Applicable Provisions for a Derogatory Main Building, Protected by Acquired Rights, Relative to the Rear Setback for Waterfront Properties

The following provisions apply to a derogatory principal building protected by acquired rights with respect to the rear setback for waterfront properties, conforming to this By-Law:

1. The enlargement of a main building or part of it, is authorized only in the space where the building is erected conforming to this By-Law;
2. Notwithstanding the first paragraph, the enlargement of a main building is authorized, in height or as an enlargement of its lateral limits, in the portion of the land not included in the shoreline; 108
3. The reconstruction or repair of a main building that has been destroyed, has become unsafe or has lost at least half of its value as a result of a fire or other cause, which excludes voluntary demolition, is authorized on the same site to the extent that the foundations have remained in place, that it is technically impossible to increase the distance from the shoreline and that there is no further encroachment into the shoreline;
4. In the event that the work requires the replacement or repair of the foundation, the building must be relocated as far as possible from the high-water mark;
5. The relocation of a derogatory principal building protected by acquired rights is permitted if the relocation does not result in further encroachment within the rear setback for waterfront properties and, to the extent that it is technically impossible to respect the rear setback. In the case where the main building encroaches into the shoreline as a result of its relocation, the provisions relating to the relocation of a derogatory construction protected by acquired rights in the shoreline, apply.

Required documents

• Location of building to be demolished *
• Place of building material disposal *

*Required document

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143. Other Projects, Constructions and Works Authorized on the Shoreline

14) outdoor fire pits. These must be made inside a manufactured, non-combustible closed frame, equipped with a chimney fitted with a spark arrester, raised above ground so that the ashes and other residues are not found on the ground, used for decorative purposes to make an open-air fire, and the size of the materials to be burned there, cannot exceed one meter in any direction. This construction must be located more than 5 meters from the high-water mark of a lake or watercourse.

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ARTICLE 10 – Fires and Fireworks

10.1 Bonfires

It is prohibited to have bonfires. However, for the purposes of family celebrations, municipal events or events of public nature, a permit may be issued by the competent authority, after verification of the proposed site and that there is adequate supervision by the person responsible for the fire. The competent authority shall not be held responsible for damages even if a permit was issued.

10.2 Campfires

Notwithstanding article 10.1, a campfire in a private yard is permitted on the territory of the municipality. The maximum diameter of a campfire is one (1) meter. Campfires are authorized without a permit. However, verification must be done to enquire if there is a fire ban in effect either (municipal, provincial, or federal) prior to lighting the campfire.

10.3 Burning

Any person wishing to make a fire to burn branches, shrubs or plants, anywhere on the territory must first obtain a permit from the competent authority

10.5 Authorization for fires and burning

It is forbidden for anyone to make a bonfire, a campfire or to burn when a ban is issued by a government authority (Municipal, Provincial or Federal).

10.5.1 Date

Permission to light a fire or to burn can only be obtained on the day of burning and is only valid for the duration stated on the permit.

10.5.2 Conditions

The competent authority may restrict or deny, if the weather does not permit.

10.5.3 Suspension

The permission is not granted or is automatically suspended when open fires are banned by the government (municipal, provincial or federal).

10.5.4 Responsability

Obtaining permission to make a fire does not relieve the person of his responsibilities, should damages result from the lit fire.

10.5.5 Nuisance

Should the permission to make a fire be the subject of a complaint or a nuisance or if there is a ban, it must be extinguished and the permission is revoked at the request of the competent authority.

ARTICLE 12 - Infractions

12.1 Infraction

Any contravention to this By-Law constitutes an infraction.

12.2 Fines

Any person who contravenes one of the provisions of this bylaw is liable, without prejudice to the other sanctions that could be taken against that person, a fine of not less than $ 300 and not exceeding $ 1,000 for a natural person and $ 2,000 for a corporate person. In the event of a repeat offence, is liable to a fine that can be increased to $ 2,000 for a natural person and to $ 4,000 for a corporate person.

If payment is not made within the 30 days after a judgement has been rendered, the offender is liable for the sanctions provided for in the Code of Penal Procedure.

If an infraction lasts more than one day, the infraction committed on each day constitutes a separate infraction and the penalties enacted for each of the infractions can be imposed for each day that the infraction takes place.

Generally, the Council authorizes all law enforcement officer and the designated officer to undertake criminal proceedings against any delinquent for all provisions of this bylaw and therefore, it generally authorizes these persons to deliver the necessary infraction reports to this effect.

Required documents

•  Authorization in fire service/Fire Dept.
• The location of buildings, waterways, etc./ Rental of buildings, waterways, etc.
• Photo/images*

*Required document

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3.10 Fireworks sold over the counter

Fireworks that can be purchased freely in retail.

3.11 Controlled sale fireworks

Fireworks that cannot be purchased without written approval issued from the Act Regarding Explosives (L.R.Q. chapitre E-22)

10.6 Fireworks - Sold over the counter

10.6.1 Permit

Anyone wishing to use fireworks sold over the counter must first obtain a permit from the competent authority.

10.6.2 Place of use

The place to use fireworks sold over the counter must be at least twenty (20) meters from any building and located outside of a radius of two hundred (200) meters from where explosives, chemical products, gasoline or other flammable materials are stored.

10.6.3 Public Domain

The use of fireworks sold over the counter is forbidden on all public domain, without authorization from the competent authority.

10.6.4 Storage

Storage of fireworks sold over the counter must be done under the supervision of an adult responsible of the location.

10.6.5 Supervision

The use of fireworks sold over the counter must be done under the supervision of an adult responsible for the location.

10.6.6 Drought

The use of fireworks sold over the counter is forbidden when there is a ban.

10.7 Controlled Sale Fireworks

For deployment of controlled sale fireworks, applicants must hire a pyrotechnician and obtain a permit from the competent authority.

N.B. A firefighter must verify and approve the site before the date of the event.

The permit is invalid in the event of a fire ban

Article 12 - Infractions

12.1 Infraction

Any contravention to this By-Law constitutes an infraction.

12.2 Fines

Any person who contravenes one of the provisions of this bylaw is liable, without prejudice to the other sanctions that could be taken against that person, a fine of not less than $ 300 and not exceeding $ 1,000 for a natural person and $ 2,000 for a corporate person. In the event of a repeat offence, is liable to a fine that can be increased to $ 2,000 for a natural person and to $ 4,000 for a corporate person.

If payment is not made within the 30 days after a judgement has been rendered, the offender is liable for the sanctions provided for in the Code of Penal Procedure.

If an infraction lasts more than one day, the infraction committed on each day constitutes a separate infraction and the penalties enacted for each of the infractions can be imposed for each day that the infraction takes place.

Generally, the Council authorizes all law enforcement officer and the designated officer to undertake criminal proceedings against any delinquent for all provisions of this bylaw and therefore, it generally authorizes these persons to deliver the necessary infraction reports to this effect.

Required documents

• Fire Department authorization
• Location of trees *
• Description of fireworks *
• The location of buildings, watercourses, etc./ Rental of buildings, watercourses, etc. *
• Photo / pictures

*Required document

25,00 $

Processing Time

The processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

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21. Cost of Permits, Certificates and Other Applications

The following fees are payable by the applicant for the study of any application for a permit or certificate listed in the Planning Program By-Laws, or for any other request set out below:

1) Renovation or repair of a building 50$

4) Construction, renovation, enlargement or reconstruction of a construction (fence, balcony, etc.) 12 months

35. Application Request

Any request for a construction permit must be addressed to the designated officer and must include copies of the following documents:

1) surname, given name, address and telephone number of the owner or his authorized agent and the name of the contractor;

2) a written request made on the forms duly completed and provided for this purpose by the Municipality;

3) a layout plan, prepared by a land surveyor in the case of a main building, made to an exact scale of the building (s) on the lot where the construction is to take place, indicating the pertinent information including the following:

  a) the cadastral identification of the property, its dimensions and area, an indication and description of servitudes, if any;

  b) current and future topographic levels of the ground using equidistant lateral or altitude lines to provide a proper understanding of the site and project;

  c) the distance between any watercourse, wetland or lake and the planned buildings and structures, measured from the high-water mark;

  d) the excavation levels, the ground floor level and proposed leveling, relative to the actual elevation of the nearest road, shown by lateral and elevation lines;

  e) the property layout and dimensions of each proposed building and existing buildings on the same lot, if applicable;

  f) the distances between each building and the property lines;

  g) the depth of the front yard of adjacent built properties;

  h) location of driveway entrances to parking areas (and necessary information) to determine the number of spaces required by the Zoning By-Law;

  i) the location of electrical and telephone lines, walls, low walls and signs (and their sketches), if any;

  j) the date, title, true North, scale and names of persons who collaborated in the preparation of the project;

  k) a certificate of location in the case of an extension.

4) a landscaping plan of the site prior to the work, areas to be cleared, excavated, trees to preserve, as well as the location and description of the planting of hedges, trees and shrubs if necessary;

5) information on the location of septic systems and distances from potable water intake facilities (water intakes) on the property and neighbouring properties, if applicable;

6) information on the detailed layout planned for water drainage;

7) information on the location of recreational trails such as snowmobile and ATV trails;

8) a suspected wetlands plan on a copy of the site plan. The applicant must, to the best of his ability, first identify the suspected wetlands located within 100 meters of the proposed development area of his property;

9) in the case of an integrated project, a detailed development plan, including the location of the buildings, their heights, dimensions, architectural details, open spaces, traffic lanes, parking spaces, landscaping, waste and recycling storage areas, servitudes, infrastructure as well as other information to assess the project's compliance with the By-Laws;

10) in the case of an integrated project, an ecological characterization, the content of which is defined in Chapter 3;

11) elevation plans, cross-sections, sketches of the building (s) and specifications to provide a clear understanding of the construction project to be erected, or any modification, extension or additional work to be carried out; these plans must be drawn on an exact scale and reproduced by an indelible process. When the application for a building permit is for a main building, the plans must be prepared by a professional with the relevant skills;

12) in the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for temporary measures to control leaching and sediment runoff during the work;

13) in the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for permanent measures to control the runoff of surface water from the land;

14) in the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 20 m2 or more, a report signed by an engineer, member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, approving the foundation on piles or posts;

15) existing use and proposed use;

16) identification of the zone in the Zoning By-Law Zoning Plan where the property is located;

17) any other necessary detail required by the designated officer who determines if the plans and information provided are insufficient;

18) an estimate of the cost of the work or the tender for the works and the proposed timeframe;

19) as the case may be, any declaration or additional authorization required by government law or By-Law.

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) the application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) the application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) the fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

4) the property on which each projected building of 20 m2 or more, must form one or more distinct lots on the official cadastral plans, which conform to the Subdivision By-Law of the Municipality or which, if they are not in conformity, are protected by acquired rights;

5) the water and sewer services that are subject to an authorization or a permit issued under the law, are not established on the road bordering the planned construction or that the By-Law decreeing their installation is in force;

6) in cases where the water and sewer services are not established on the road bordering the planned construction, or the By-Law decreeing their installation is not in force, the potable water supply and sewage treatment installation projects of the construction to be erected on the property comply with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement (L.R.Q., chapter Q-2) and to the By-Laws made under its authority or to the municipal By-Laws on the same object;

7) in the case of an integrated project, the private water supply system or a private sanitary sewer system complies with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and is established on the road or traffic lane, according to the planning of the project, bordering where the buildings are planned;

8) the land on which the proposed construction is to be erected is not adjacent to a public road or private road that meets the requirements of the Subdivision By-Law;

9) In the case of property located in rural zones (RU) it must be adjacent to an existing public or private road on the date that this By-Law comes into force (this condition does not apply for reserve development zones).

10) in the case of an integrated project, the traffic lane leading to the main building to which the permit applies, must be developed and passable before the issuance of a construction permit for a main building;

11) If applicable, the application shall be accompanied by a resolution of the Municipal Council approving the project when the project is submitted to a special procedure under Divisions VI to XI of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, L.R.Q, c. A-19.1.

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65. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all lots bordering a lake or watercourse, all main buildings must be situated:

1) at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

65. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all lots bordering a lake or watercourse, all main buildings must be situated:

1) at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed

*Required document

50,00 $

Processing Time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days

Regulations

Planning Administration 2018-010

15) Installation, renovation, enlargement or reconstruction of an autonomic waste water treatment system $50 (new building) $25 (existing building)

12) Installation, renovation, enlargement or reconstruction of an autonomic waste water system 12 months

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

23. Renewal of a Permit or Certificate

A permit or authorization of authorization is renewable only once with the payment of applicable fees. The period of validity of a renewed permit or authorization certificate is 3 months.

24.Modification of Plans and Documents

Any changes made to plans and documents after the issue of the permit and certificate must be approved by the designated officer, prior to the execution of the modified work. The designated officer may approve the modifications only if they comply with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws.

This approval does not have the effect of extending the duration of the permit or certificate.

51. Application Form: Septic System Installation

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for a septic system (evacuation and wastewater treatment system):

1) a soil analysis of the soil receiving the drainage and treatment system, prepared by an appropriate professional and indicating the nature of the soil and its permeability, the level of the water table and the presence of rock or a permeable layer; if one exists;

2) a to-scale plan, including an overhead and a lateral view, of the existing or projected sewage and wastewater treatment system or its projected modification;

3) an existing or projected evacuation and wastewater treatment system layout plan showing the precise location of the system in relation to the lot lines and any development or implementation (well or source used for water supply, watercourse, residence or underground drainage pipe, top of an embankment, property line, potable water pipe or tree) on and in the lot or on and in a neighboring lot and within 30 meters of the system, once the system is implanted or modified;

4) an attestation from the applicant of the authorization certificate, from an appropriate professional or from the installer or modifier of the system to the effect that the system, once installed or modified, will comply in every respect with the requirements and obligations provided for in the By-Law respecting the evacuation and wastewater treatment of isolated dwellings (Q-2, r.22);

5) an undertaking by the applicant of the authorization certificate that the installation or modification covered by the certificate will be carried out in strict conformity with the information and indications in the foregoing documents, and that any modification made during the course of the work, will be immediately provided to the municipality and that, in the latter case, new documents will be filed with the municipality so that it can determine if the authorization certificate is still valid with regards to the law and applicable By-Laws, and that it possesses the analyses, illustration, plan, attestation and commitment in accordance with the system put in place or modified i.e. "as built";

6) a copy of the building contractor's license issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.

Every person installing or modifying an evacuation and wastewater treatment system must, once the work is done and before proceeding, if necessary, to recover all or part of an evacuation element installed, repaired or modified, wait until the designated officer who applies this By-Law, has made a visual inspection of the installation.

61. Specific Condition for an Evacuation and Wastewater Treatment System for a Single-family Dwelling

Every person who installs or modifies an evacuation and wastewater treatment system of a single-family dwelling must, once the work is done and before proceeding, if necessary, to cover all or part of an installed evaporation element, repaired or modified, wait until the designated officer of this By-Law has made a visual inspection of the installation.

66. Specific Septic System Installation Sanctions

Any person who contravenes the provisions in the present By-Law, relative to an autonomic waste wastewater treatment system (septic installation) commits an offense.

An offense under this By-Law renders the offender liable to the fines provided for in Article 68, except in the case of an infringement of any of the purposes referred to in Articles 89 and on of the Règlement sur l’évacuation et le traitement des eaux usées des residences isolées (Q.2., R.22). In these cases, the fines provided for in this Regulation apply.

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17. Septic System Installation

Any septic system (wastewater treatment and purification system) must comply with the Règlement sur le traitement et l’évaluation des eaux usées des résidences isolées and the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement.

Required documents

• Soil Test
• Location of proposed well
• Site plan with distances
• Professional's planned installation report

25,00 $

Processing time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days

Regulations

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17. Septic System Installation

Any septic system (wastewater treatment and purification system) must comply with the Règlement sur le traitement et l’évaluation des eaux usées des résidences isolées and the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement.

Planning Administration 2018-010

51. Application Form: Septic System Installation

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for a septic system (evacuation and wastewater treatment system):

1) a soil analysis of the soil receiving the drainage and treatment system, prepared by an appropriate professional and indicating the nature of the soil and its permeability, the level of the water table and the presence of rock or a permeable layer; if one exists;

2) a to-scale plan, including an overhead and a lateral view, of the existing or projected sewage and wastewater treatment system or its projected modification;

3) an existing or projected evacuation and wastewater treatment system layout plan showing the precise location of the system in relation to the lot lines and any development or implementation (well or source used for water supply, watercourse, residence or underground drainage pipe, top of an embankment, property line, potable water pipe or tree) on and in the lot or on and in a neighboring lot and within 30 meters of the system, once the system is implanted or modified;

4) an attestation from the applicant of the authorization certificate, from an appropriate professional or from the installer or modifier of the system to the effect that the system, once installed or modified, will comply in every respect with the requirements and obligations provided for in the By-Law respecting the evacuation and wastewater treatment of isolated dwellings (Q-2, r.22);

5) an undertaking by the applicant of the authorization certificate that the installation or modification covered by the certificate will be carried out in strict conformity with the information and indications in the foregoing documents, and that any modification made during the course of the work, will be immediately provided to the municipality and that, in the latter case, new documents will be filed with the municipality so that it can determine if the authorization certificate is still valid with regards to the law and applicable By-Laws, and that it possesses the analyses, illustration, plan, attestation and commitment in accordance with the system put in place or modified i.e. "as built";

6) a copy of the building contractor's license issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.

Every person installing or modifying an evacuation and wastewater treatment system must, once the work is done and before proceeding, if necessary, to recover all or part of an evacuation element installed, repaired or modified, wait until the designated officer who applies this By-Law, has made a visual inspection of the installation.

61. Specific Condition for an Evacuation and Wastewater Treatment System for a Single-family Dwelling

Every person who installs or modifies an evacuation and wastewater treatment system of a single-family dwelling must, once the work is done and before proceeding, if necessary, to cover all or part of an installed evaporation element, repaired or modified, wait until the designated officer of this By-Law has made a visual inspection of the installation.

66. Specific Septic System Installation Sanctions

Any person who contravenes the provisions in the present By-Law, relative to an autonomic waste wastewater treatment system (septic installation) commits an offense.

An offense under this By-Law renders the offender liable to the fines provided for in Article 68, except in the case of an infringement of any of the purposes referred to in Articles 89 and on of the Règlement sur l’évacuation et le traitement des eaux usées des residences isolées (Q.2., R.22). In these cases, the fines provided for in this Regulation apply.

Required documents

• Professional's planned installation report
• Site plan with distances
• Location of proposed well

500,00 $

Processing Time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

Regulations

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Tourist Home

Establishment as defined in the Loi sur les établissements de hébergement touristique (R.L.R.Q., ch E-14.2) and its regulations.

Bed and Breakfast

Establishment operated by a person, in his home or in its dependencies, which offers the public accommodation, with or without breakfast service.

Use

End to which an immoveable, building, structure, establishment, premises, lot, or part thereof, is used, occupied or intended to be used or occupied. Wherever necessary, the word ‘use’ includes a building or a construction where this use can be exercised.

Use, Additional

End use for which part of the lot, part of a building or part of a structure is or could be used, in addition to a main use, on or on the same lot, building or structure.

37. Authorized Accessory Uses for Dwellings

Unless otherwise indicated, the accessory uses for a dwelling are authorized on the Uses and Standards Specification Grid corresponding to the zone.

Unless otherwise indicated, two accessory uses, provided in this section, are authorized per lot for a single-family dwelling.

42. Tourist Home (AD4)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid, the operation of the accessory use Tourist Home (AD4) must comply with the following conditions:

1) the owner must obtain the classification certificate under the Loi sur les établissements d’hébergement touristique and keep that certificate valid to exercise the use;

2) the property must have a minimum area of 10,000 m2;

3) no sign or display is authorized for identification, except for the sign identifying the classification certificate under the Loi sur les établissements d’hébergement touristique;

4) a maximum of three (3) parking spaces can be built in accordance with this By-Law (the maximum number includes the minimum number required);

5) no new driveway entrance will be required.

6) the outdoor areas (gallery, pool, spa, leisure area, parking area, dock, etc.) are located away from neighboring properties so as not to cause additional nuisances during their use (e.g. noise and visual pollution). A minimum lateral margin of 5 meters must be respected;

7) a vegetation screen or a fence, with a height of 1.8 meters to minimize the view of neighboring properties, is present at the lateral limits of the lot;

8) During the rental period, the use of a camping vehicle or tent is prohibited;

9) the wastewater must be treated and disposed of in accordance with provincial regulations. In addition, the septic tank must be emptied at least once every two (2) years;

10) the use cannot be exercised on property accessible by a servitude of access, unless the owners and beneficiaries of the servitude give their written agreement;

11) the exercise of the use must not lead to changes in the architecture and external appearance of the main building, buildings and lot management, which would intensify a residential use that would take place there without rental.

12) the main building in which the use is carried out must be located at a minimum distance of 5 meters from a property line;

13) the number of additional uses that can be carried out in the zone is limited to (use quota).

44 Room Rental (AD6)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid, the operation of the accessory use room rental (AD) must comply with the following conditions:

1) a maximum of three (3) rooms, situated inside a main building, can be rented;

2) a maximum of 40% of the total area of the floor of a dwelling, can serve this use, without exceeding a total floor area of 60 m2 (the more restrictive disposition applies). In the case of a use authorized in the NV zones, the total area of the floor is reduced to 25%;

3) the minimum area of a rental room cannot be inferior to 9 m²;

4) there must be no cooking facilities inside the rental rooms;

5) one additional parking space is required for three rooms;

6) no additional parking space can be situated in the front yard;

7) no new driveway can be built.

36.5 Cottage Rental Accommodation Use

In zones where the accommodation business use "c) cottage rental (individual or with a group)" (c9) is authorized, the exercise of this principal use must respect the following conditions:

1) the owner must obtain a classification certificate under the Tourist Accommodation Establishments Act and hold this certificate at all times in order to exercise the use;

2) each cottage must be built on a separate lot in accordance with the subdivision standards set out in the schedule of uses and standards;

3) the sign identifying the classification certificate under the Tourist Accommodation Establishments Act must be affixed to each cottage;

4) when the lot is adjacent to a lot with a residential use, the outdoor spaces (porch, pool, spa, recreation area, parking area, dock, etc.) are located at a minimum distance of 25 metres from the lot lines;

5) when the lot is adjacent to a lot with a residential use, a plant screen or a fence with a height of 1.8 metres that minimizes the view of neighbouring properties is present at the lateral limits of the lot;

6) sufficient garbage and recycling bins are located in side or rear yards. If they are located in side yards, a plant screen or a fence is built around them to hide their visibility from the street;

7) the use of camping vehicles or tents is prohibited;

8) wastewater must be treated and disposed of in accordance with provincial regulations. In addition, the septic tank must be emptied at least once every 2 years;

9) the use may not be carried out on land accessible by an access easement;

10) when the cottages are not rented, no other use may be exercised there, including a residential use;

11) the authorized structures, buildings and accessory equipment are those authorized for a residential use in this By-Law.

Required documents

• Pictures *
• Declaration of additional residential use *
• Classification certificate CITQ  *

*Required document

50,00 $

Processing Time

Processing time for this type of permit is 5 days.

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41. Accessory Dwelling (AD3)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid, an accessory dwelling (AD3) must comply with the following conditions:

1) Only one (1) accessory dwelling is permitted inside the main building under the following conditions:

  a) the maximum surface area of the accessory dwelling is 50 m², calculated from the interior walls of the dwelling;

  b) the accessory dwelling must have at least one independent and separate entrance, which must be located on a side or rear wall;

  c) the minimum area of the property is fixed at 10,000 m².

2) the dwelling can be located inside an accessory building located on the same lot as the main building under the following conditions:

  a) the minimum lot area is fixed at 10,000 m²;

  b) the maximum area of the accessory building is fixed at 50m²;

  c) no other use can be operated inside the accessory building;

  d) the accessory building must be supplied with potable water, treated in accordance with the applicable provincial regulations;

  e) the installation of the accessory building must comply with Planning Program By-Laws;

  f) the minimum distance between the accessory building and the main building is three (3) meters;

  g) the accessory building must comply with the Quebec Construction Code.

3) no additional parking space is required for a dwelling;

4) no new driveway entrance can be built;

5) all other requirements and standards of this By-Law that apply must be respected.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) at a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%. For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

3) at a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

4) at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected. Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) the lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) the layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) the area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;

2) the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);

3) the maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;

4) Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) more than 3 meters from the main building;

2) more than 3 meters from any other accessory building;

3) more than 10 meters from the front lot line;

4) more than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) the property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) the layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

93. Area and Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of accessory constructions, buildings and equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) the total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);

2) the maximum height is two (2) storeys, not exceeding 12 meters;

94. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the standards for the establishment of an accessory construction, building and equipment are those prescribed in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In addition, the following standards apply:

1) must be more than 5 meters from the main building;

2) must be more than 3 meters from other accessory buildings

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

41. Obligation to Verify Margins and a Location Certificate

Within 30 days of the erection of the foundation walls or a modification altering the dimensions of a main building, the holder of a construction permit must forward to the designated officer, a preliminary plan or a location certificate, including bornes, approved and signed by a land surveyor. Failure to submit these preliminary plans is equivalent to suspension of the permit and, as a result, a stoppage of work.

Within 6 months after the completion of the work, the final location certificate must be supplied to the Municipality, including main building and accessory buildings of more than 20 m².

Required documents

• Site plan with distances
• Photo after the work is completed
• Photo before work begins
• Implementation plan
• Location plan if more than 20 square meters
• Projected developments;
• Plans, elevations, wall cut, use parts
• Scale plans and materials list

50,00 $

Regulations

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13) Backfill or excavation operation 50$

10) Backfill or excavation operation 6 months

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) the application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) the application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) the fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

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Wall (Retaining)

A project designed to retain or support fill, soil in place or another part of the lot.

SECTION 5.1 –MARGIN AND YARD OCCUPATION AND LANDSCAPING OF OPEN SPACES

69. Constructions, Buildings and Accessory Equipment Authorized in Margins and Yards

10. Walls, retaining walls and low walls

  a) Minimum distance from a property line

• Front Yard and Margin 4.5m
• Lateral Yards and Margins 2.5m
• Rear Yard and Margin 2.5m

The provisions relating to shoreline or littoral constructions, structures or works take precedence over the provisions of this chapter (the most restrictive provision applies).

SECTION 5.4 – FENCE, LOW WALL, HEDGE AND RETAINING WALL

99. Fence, Low Wall and Hedge

Fences, low walls and hedges are authorized in front, rear and lateral yards with the following conditions:

1) The maximum height is fixed at 3 meters;

2) They must be at least 3 meters from a road allowance.

100. Retaining Wall

Retaining walls are authorized in the front, rear and lateral yards. The height and location must be justified according to the on-site conditions.

101. Materials

For fences, the materials permitted are: wrought iron, stained, painted or treated wood, rail, chain link and vinyl.

For walls, the materials permitted are: masonry, clay and cement brick, stone, open face cement block or treated wood.

Barbed wire fence or barrier is prohibited except:

1) fences erected for agricultural purposes;

2) installation of barbed wire on the top of fences at a height of two (2) meters and over, for industrial, public utility and extraction purposes.

SECTION 9.2 – LITTORAL OF LAKES AND WATERCOURSES

137. Constructions, Projects or Works in the Littoral of a Lake or Watercourse

The provisions of this section take precedence over any other provisions contrary to this By-Law.

All lakes and watercourses are subject to the provisions of this article.

On and above the littoral, all constructions, projects and works are prohibited, except for the following:

5) Encroachment on the littoral for authorized shoreline work, provided that mitigation measures are implemented to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses, including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch;

139. Maintenance, Repair and Demolition of Certain Existing Constructions and Works

Maintenance, repair and demolition of existing constructions and works used for purposes other than municipal, commercial, industrial, public or for public access purposes, are permitted. These works must not have the effect of further encroaching on the shore or littoral. The use of treated wood is prohibited.

SECTION 9.3 – LAKE AND WATERCOURSE SHORELINES

140. Constructions, Projects or Works on Lake and Watercourse Shorelines

The provisions of this section take precedence over any provisions contrary to this By-Law.

On or over lake and watercourse shorelines, all constructions, projects or works are prohibited, with the exception of constructions, projects and works authorized in this section.

The use of treated wood on the shoreline is prohibited for any construction, project or work.

143. Other Projects, Constructions and Works Authorized on the Shoreline

The following other projects, constructions and works are authorized on the shoreline of a lake or watercourse:

7) where the slope, the nature of the soil and the ground conditions make it impossible to restore the vegetation cover and the natural character of the shoreline, works and plant or mechanical stabilization such as riprap, gabions, or finally with the aid of a retaining wall, giving priority to the technique most likely to facilitate the eventual establishment of natural vegetation; the stabilization work must not have the effect of extending the waterfront property by encroaching on the littoral of a lake or a watercourse;

144. Maintenance, Repair and Demolition of Certain Existing Constructions and Works

Maintenance, repair and demolition of existing constructions and works used for purposes other than municipal, commercial, industrial, public or for public access purposes, are permitted. The works must not have the effect of further encroaching on the shoreline or littoral.

157. Backfill and Excavation Operations

For the purposes of this section, "excavation and backfill operations" means excavation and backfill work (which is not black earth or topsoil) or work resulting from exceeding the maximum for ground leveling (regardless of the type of soil or material).

The following provisions apply to excavations and backfill operations:

5) Operations must not have the effect of obstructing a watercourse, ditch or natural drainage axis;

9) backfilling and excavations for the erection of a retaining wall necessary for the security of the premises approved by an engineer.

Other articles may apply.

Required documents

• Engineer plan *
• Scale plans and materials list *

*Required document

150,00 $

Processing time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

Regulations

Planning Administration 2018-010

1) Construction of a main residential building 50$ + 1--$ per dwelling

2) Construction of a main building 24 months

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

23. Renewal of a Permit or Certificate

A permit or authorization of authorization is renewable only once with the payment of applicable fees. The period of validity of a renewed permit or authorization certificate is 3 months.

24.Modification of Plans and Documents

Any changes made to plans and documents after the issue of the permit and certificate must be approved by the designated officer, prior to the execution of the modified work. The designated officer may approve the modifications only if they comply with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws.

This approval does not have the effect of extending the duration of the permit or certificate.

SECTION 4.1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

34. Obligation for a Construction Permit

Anyone who wishes to build, rebuild, enlarge, modify or install a construction must first obtain a construction permit.

35. Application Request

Any request for a construction permit must be addressed to the designated officer and must include copies of the following documents:

1) Surname, given name, address and telephone number of the owner or his authorized agent and the name of the contractor;

2) A written request made on the forms duly completed and provided for this purpose by the Municipality;

3) A layout plan, prepared by a land surveyor in the case of a main building, made to an exact scale of the building (s) on the lot where the construction is to take place, indicating the pertinent information including the following:

  a) The cadastral identification of the property, its dimensions and area, an indication and description of servitudes, if any;

  b) Current and future topographic levels of the ground using equidistant lateral or altitude lines to provide a proper understanding of the site and project;

  c) The distance between any watercourse, wetland or lake and the planned buildings and structures, measured from the high-water mark;

  d) The excavation levels, the ground floor level and proposed leveling, relative to the actual elevation of the nearest road, shown by lateral and elevation lines;

  e) The property layout and dimensions of each proposed building and existing buildings on the same lot, if applicable;

  f) The distances between each building and the property lines;

  g) The depth of the front yard of adjacent built properties;

  h) Location of driveway entrances to parking areas (and necessary information) to determine the number of spaces required by the Zoning By-Law;

  i) The location of electrical and telephone lines, walls, low walls and signs (and their sketches), if any;

  j) The date, title, true North, scale and names of persons who collaborated in the preparation of the project;

  k) A certificate of location in the case of an extension.

4) A landscaping plan of the site prior to the work, areas to be cleared, excavated, trees to preserve, as well as the location and description of the planting of hedges, trees and shrubs if necessary;

5) Information on the location of septic systems and distances from potable water intake facilities (water intakes) on the property and neighbouring properties, if applicable;

6) Information on the detailed layout planned for water drainage;

7) Information on the location of recreational trails such as snowmobile and ATV trails;

8) A suspected wetlands plan on a copy of the site plan. The applicant must, to the best of his ability, first identify the suspected wetlands located within 100 meters of the proposed development area of his property;

9) In the case of an integrated project, a detailed development plan, including the location of the buildings, their heights, dimensions, architectural details, open spaces, traffic lanes, parking spaces, landscaping, waste and recycling storage areas, servitudes, infrastructure as well as other information to assess the project's compliance with the By-Laws;

10) In the case of an integrated project, an ecological characterization, the content of which is defined in Chapter 3;

11) Elevation plans, cross-sections, sketches of the building (s) and specifications to provide a clear understanding of the construction project to be erected, or any modification, extension or additional work to be carried out; these plans must be drawn on an exact scale and reproduced by an indelible process. When the application for a building permit is for a main building, the plans must be prepared by a professional with the relevant skills;

12) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for temporary measures to control leaching and sediment runoff during the work;

13) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for permanent measures to control the runoff of surface water from the land;

14) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 20 m2 or more, a report signed by an engineer, member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, approving the foundation on piles or posts;

15) Existing use and proposed use;

16) Identification of the zone in the Zoning By-Law Zoning Plan where the property is located;

17) Any other necessary detail required by the designated officer who determines if the plans and information provided are insufficient;

18) An estimate of the cost of the work or the tender for the works and the proposed timeframe;

19) As the case may be, any declaration or additional authorization required by government law or By-Law.

37. Obligation to Submit a Location Plan

When the area and dimensions of the property and the proposed layout are such that there is a risk of encroachment into the margins or the shoreline, a location plan prepared by a land surveyor is required.

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) The application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) The application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) The fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

4) The property on which each projected building of 20 m2 or more, must form one or more distinct lots on the official cadastral plans, which conform to the Subdivision By-Law of the Municipality or which, if they are not in conformity, are protected by acquired rights;

5) The water and sewer services that are subject to an authorization or a permit issued under the law, are not established on the road bordering the planned construction or that the By-Law decreeing their installation is in force;

6) In cases where the water and sewer services are not established on the road bordering the planned construction, or the By-Law decreeing their installation is not in force, the potable water supply and sewage treatment installation projects of the construction to be erected on the property comply with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement (L.R.Q., chapter Q-2) and to the By-Laws made under its authority or to the municipal By-Laws on the same object;

7) In the case of an integrated project, the private water supply system or a private sanitary sewer system complies with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and is established on the road or traffic lane, according to the planning of the project, bordering where the buildings are planned;

8) The land on which the proposed construction is to be erected is not adjacent to a public road or private road that meets the requirements of the Subdivision By-Law;

9) In the case of property located in rural zones (RU) it must be adjacent to an existing public or private road on the date that this By-Law comes into force (this condition does not apply for reserve development zones).

10) In the case of an integrated project, the traffic lane leading to the main building to which the permit applies, must be developed and passable before the issuance of a construction permit for a main building;

11) If applicable, the application shall be accompanied by a resolution of the Municipal Council approving the project when the project is submitted to a special procedure under Divisions VI to XI of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, L.R.Q, c. A-19.1.

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

A residential building can be constructed or designed using containers, subject to the filing of a report from an engineer certifying compliance with the Quebec Construction Code. This building must have a minimum floor area of 60 m2. The container must be clad with an exterior finishing material authorized in the present By-Law. Zoning By-Law 2018-007 art 109.

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SECTION 2.1 – QUEBEC CONSTRUCTION CODE

14. Application of the Quebec Construction Code

The following parts, sections, subsections and articles of the Quebec Construction Code - Chapter 1, Building and National Building Code - Canada 2010 (as amended) apply to buildings exempted from the application of the Loi sur le bâtiment (LRQ, c-B1-1):

1) Parts 1 and 2;

2) Section 3.8 of Part 3 for the construction, renovation, expansion or alteration of a main building housing with a recreo-tourist use.

3) Part 9;

4) Part 11.

The Québec Construction Code - Chapter I, Building and National Building Code of Canada 2010 (as amended), a copy of which is attached as Annex A to this By-Law.

SECTION 2.2 - WATER COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

19. Surface and Runoff Water Management

All projects must manage surface water and runoff in accordance with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and its By-Laws.

22. Low-flush Toilets

For a new main building, toilets must have a water flow of less than 6 liters per flush (L/fl). This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the toilet.

SECTION 2.4 – OTHER BUILDING STANDARDS

23. Installation of a Distribution Board (Electric Panel)

For a new main building where a main use is exercised, the distribution board (electrical panel) must be installed inside the building. This board must be functional and be ready to connect to the electricity service (connection to an electric meter).

24. Electric Vehicle Charging Station

For a new main building, the distribution board (electric panel) must have a capacity for the eventual installation of an electric vehicle charging station. This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the electric panel.

CHAPTER 3 SECURITY STANDARDS

Section 3.1 – APPLICANT AND OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

35. Machinery and Tools on the Property

A building permit or a certificate of authorization implies the right, to the person carrying out the work, to install and maintain, on the site, the machinery, tools and apparatus necessary for the execution of the work. Machinery, tools and equipment must be removed from the SITE within 7 days after the completion of the work.

36. Temporary Occupation of Public Property

During construction work, the temporary occupation of public property is authorized for placing apparatus, depositing construction materials or digging a cavity. This authorization is valid for the duration of the work and the devices, machinery or materials must not impede the circulation on public property.

Damage to the roadway, sidewalk or public property resulting from the work performed, must be repaired at the expense of the permit or certificate applicant or the owner. This person is responsible for any accident to persons or damage to the property as a result of this use of public property.

Activities such as the preparation of mortar, sawing or preparation of lumber, stone or cement on public property are not permitted

37. Deposit of Materials

Materials deposited on property must only be used for the construction of the building or work covered by the permit or certificate.

38. Construction Debris

Debris or construction waste must be deposited in containers provided for this purpose.

39. Clean-up

When construction on a site is completed, all materials, debris, garbage and equipment must be removed. The site must be cleaned up within 14 days of the completion of the work.

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Storey

Part of a building between the upper face of a floor and the floor immediately above or, in its absence, by the ceiling above. Cellars, basements, attics and half-storeys are not calculated in the number of storeys.

Dwelling

Any construction intended to house humans and equipped with a water supply system and an inground wastewater evacuation system.

Building Height (in Storeys) 

Corresponds to the number of storeys permitted for a building, comprising the ground floor and storeys situated above. Unless otherwise indicated, the height calculation does not apply to places of worship, chimneys, elevated storage tanks, silos, observation towers, electrical power towers, broadcast and telecast towers and antennae, and to rooftop structures occupying less than 10% of the roof area.

Building Height (in Meters)

Corresponds to the height of a building in meters calculated from the average ground level to the roof ridge. Unless otherwise indicated, the height calculation does not apply to places of worship, chimneys, elevated storage tanks, silos, observation towers, electrical power towers, broadcast and telecast towers and antennae, and rooftop structures occupying less than 10% of the roof area.

High Water Mark

Line used to delimit the littoral and the shoreline of lakes and watercourses. The high-water mark is as follows:

1) The natural high-water mark, that is, from the place where a predominance of aquatic plants is replaced by a predominance of terrestrial plants, or where there are no aquatic plants, where the terrestrial plants stop in the direction of the body of water. Plants considered aquatic are all hydrophytic plants including submerged plants, floating-leaved plants, emergent plants, and emerged herbaceous and ligneous plants that are characteristic of swamps and wetlands open to bodies of water;

2) If it is not possible to determine the high-water mark from paragraph 1, it can be located, if the information is available, at the limit of the 2-year flood recurrence, which is considered equivalent to the line established according to the botanical criteria defined in paragraph 1;

3) In the case of a water containment structure, the high-water mark corresponds to the maximum operating level of the hydraulic structure for that part of the upstream body of water.

4) Where there is a legally erected retaining wall, the high-water mark corresponds to the top of the structure;

5) Where a wetland is adjacent to a watercourse or lake, the high-water mark is determined from the wetland, as it is an integral part of the watercourse or lake.

Mezzanine

Floor area located within a storey and between two (2) floors of a building, or between a floor and a roof whose area does not exceed 40% of the floor area immediately below it; between 40% and 75% of the floor area immediately below, it constitutes a half storey and more than 75%, one (1) storey.

Veranda

Covered gallery or balcony, glassed-in or protected by screens on at least 50% of its external walls, and offset from the building, with no heating system, and can never be used as a habitable room.

60. Main Building Height

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the height of a main building, in storeys, is stipulated in the Uses and Standards Specification Grid.

In all cases, the minimum height of a main building, in meters, is fixed at 3 meters.

When the height of the basement above ground is greater than two (2) meters on one side of the building, the basement is considered in the calculation of the maximum height of the building in storeys. The following sketch illustrates, for example, the calculation for the height of a building in storeys:

64. Main Facade Orientation

The main facade of a principal building must face the public or private road to which the lot is adjacent, unless the main building is located more than 30 meters from the road access.

If the land is also adjacent to a lake, the lake side facade must also have the characteristics of a main facade.

SECTION 4.2 – SPECIFIC STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO MAIN BUILDINGS

65. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all lots bordering a lake or watercourse, all main buildings must be situated:

1) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) At a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) At a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

3) At a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

4) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 6.1 – ARCHITECTURE AND EXTERIOR APPEARANCE

106. Shape and Type of Prohibited Constructions

Any building of human, animal, fruit or vegetable shape, or resembling a human being, an animal, a fruit or a vegetable, is forbidden.

The use of railway cars, trams, buses, truck or trailer boxes, containers, or other abandoned vehicles or their parts, is prohibited.

107. Exterior Appearance

Every building must be constructed using exterior cladding conforming to this By-Law. The installation of exterior cladding must be completed within 24 months following the issue of the permit or certificate.

Buildings must be maintained with paint, stain or otherwise treated, to ensure they are in good condition at all times.

Required documents

• Fill materials used *
• Lot plan - buildings, driveway, landscape, etc. *
• Existing topography and proposed level *
• The direction of water flow *
• Professional statement
• Implementation plan *
• Location certificate
• Plans, elevations, wall sections, etc. *

*Required document

50,00 $

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Pool

Permanent or temporary outdoor artificial pool intended for swimming, the depth of which is 0.60 meters or more, and which is not covered by the Règlement sur la sécurité dans les bains publics, excluding a whirlpool bath or hot tub (spa) when their capacity does not exceed 1,400 litres.

Pool (Inground or Semi-inground)

A swimming pool buried, in whole or in part, under the surface of the ground.

Pool (Removeable)

A pool with a flexible wall, inflatable or not, intended to be installed temporarily.

Pool (Above-ground)

A pool with a rigid wall permanently installed on the surface of the ground.

Pool Installation

A swimming pool including any equipment, construction, system and accessory designed to ensure proper operation, to ensure the safety of persons or to give or prevent access to the pool.

84. Pool and Spa

The following provisions apply to pools and spas:

1) An in-ground pool must be located at a minimum distance of 3 meters from a balcony, a gallery or a veranda;

2) A swimming pool (in-ground, above ground or inflatable) and a spa must be located at a minimum distance of 3 meters from a septic installation;

3) The development of a so-called natural swimming pool, in a man-made basin, is considered as an in-ground pool within the meaning of this By-Law;

4) Draining water from a pool or spa into a lake, watercourse or wetland, is prohibited;

5) A swimming pool or spa must be constructed in accordance with the Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles.

36.5 Cottage Rental Accommodation Use

In zones where the accommodation business use "c) cottage rental (individual or with a group)" (c9) is authorized, the exercise of this principal use must respect the following conditions:

4) when the lot is adjacent to a lot with a residential use, the outdoor spaces (porch, pool, spa, recreation area, parking area, dock, etc.) are located at a minimum distance of 25 metres from the lot lines;

42. Short-Term Rental (AD4)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid, the exercise of the accessory use Short-Term Rental (AD4), namely the public rental or offer for rental to tourists of a tourist home for a minimum period of 7 consecutive days and a maximum period of 31 consecutive days, must comply with the following conditions:

6) the outdoor areas (gallery, pool, spa, leisure area, parking area, dock, etc.) are located away from neighboring properties so as not to cause additional nuisances during their use (e.g. noise and visual pollution). These outdoor areas must be located at least 5 metres from any property line (the distance does not apply to the entrance to the parking area);

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50$ for 6 months

50. Application Form: Pool

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for the construction or installation of a swimming pool:

1) The location and distances of the pool from the lot lines of the property, buildings and constructions;

2) Planned landscaping;

3) All elements to verify compliance with the Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles.

Provincial Standards

https://www.quebec.ca/habitation-territoire/piscines-et-spas/securite-piscines-residentielles

Required documents

• Site plan with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Mandatory fence *

*Required document

50,00 $

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Well

Any groundwater catchment installation.

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SECTION 2.2 - WATER COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

16. Surface and Groundwater catchment Installation

All surface and groundwater catchment installations must comply with the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection and to the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement.

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59. Application Form: Water Collection and Geothermal Systems

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for a water collection system or for a geothermal energy system:

1) A location plan produced by a professional identifying all elements likely to affect the location of the structure for a minimum of 30 meters around the proposed development. Non-restrictively, sanitary facilities, existing wells, farm buildings, cultivated areas, pastures, floodplain boundaries and the high-water mark are important elements to be identified; 27

2) A construction plan produced by a professional identifying, among other things, the type of structure, the elevations at ground level and at the top of the structure and the dimensions of the mound to be built at the base of the installation;

3) A description, produced by a professional, of the planned uses and maximum waterflow of the structure (volume of water) within the meaning of section 3 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r 35.2);

4) A description of the number of buildings that will be served by the installation and use of the buildings;

5) A detailed description of the mitigation measures used to prevent any water contamination or environmental deterioration and to minimize shoreline erosion, vegetation cutting, interventions and sediment inputs into the littoral of a lake or watercourse when interventions are needed on the shoreline or littoral of a lake or watercourse; In a non-limiting way, state of the shoreline before the works (photos), clear description of the works (encroachment necessary of the machinery);

6) Plans and specifications (tender) from the well digger for the installation of the groundwater withdrawal facility as referred to in section 21 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r. 35.2);

7) The name of the designated professional for the supervision of development or sealing work of the well, where required;

8) Where applicable, the study required by section 95 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r.35.2) produced by a professional.

For the purposes of this article, a professional refers to section 2 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r 35.2).

62. Special Condition for Underground Water Withdrawal and Geothermal Systems

The provisions of this section apply to the establishment, replacement and substantial modification of an underground water withdrawal system and the implementation of a ground-source geothermal system referred to in sections 12 and 29 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r.35.2).

Within 30 days after the completion of the work, the applicant must provide the designated officer with the report referred to in section 21 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r 35.2), the contents of which is prescribed in the annex to this By-Law and, where applicable, the report referred to in section 30 of this By-Law.

This report must certify the compliance of the work with the standards of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q.2, r.35.2) and include an "as built" plan. The report must be signed by a professional as defined in section 2 of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q-2, r.35.2).

67. Specific Water Collection and Geothermal System Sanctions

Any person who contravenes the provisions of this By-Law with respect to water collection or the geothermal systems referred to in Chapters III and IV of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q.2, r.35.2) commits an offense. An offense under this By-Law renders the offender liable to the fines provided for in Article 68 of this By-Law, except in the case of an offense covered by any of the referred to in section 88 et seq. of the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection (Q.2, r, 35.2). In these cases, the fines provided for in that By-Law apply.

Required documents

• Location of proposed well/Location of proposed well
• Well sealing supervision report (professional) 
• Submission puisatier
• Drilling report

50,00 $

Processing Time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

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12) Intervention on the shoreline or littoral 50$

56. Application Form: Works on the Shoreline or Littoral

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for works on the shoreline or littoral of a lake or watercourse:

1) The height and location of the natural high-water line;

2) The elevation lines of the land at intervals of not more than 1 m;

3) The reasons for such works;

4) The planned developments with explanatory sketch;

5) One or more photographs showing the state of the shore;

6) Authorization of the responsible ministry, if applicable.

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Landing Stage or Dock

Works located on the littoral of a lake or watercourse used to dock a boat or to have access to a lake or watercourse.

Boat Shelter

Accessory building, with or without a roof, resting on posts with open sides, to shelter a watercraft and protect it from bad weather (e.g. boat-lift type).

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected. Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) The lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) The layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) The property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) The layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

SECTION 9.2 – LITTORAL OF LAKES AND WATERCOURSES

137. Constructions, Projects or Works in the Littoral of a Lake or Watercourse

The provisions of this section take precedence over any other provisions contrary to this By-Law.

All lakes and watercourses are subject to the provisions of this article.

On and above the littoral, all constructions, projects and works are prohibited, except for the following:

1) Wharves, shelters for motorized or non-motorized boats (boat shelters) and landing stages, piers on piles, posts or floating platforms (special provisions are prescribed in Chapter 5);

2) The construction of watercourse crossings relating to fords, culverts and bridges (special provisions are prescribed in this chapter);

3) The equipment needed for aquaculture;

4) Surface water collection installations constructed in accordance with the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection, except for installations consisting of intake or bypass channels for non-agricultural purposes. In addition, catchment installations must be implemented with the application of mitigating measures (including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch) to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses;

5) Encroachment on the littoral for authorized shoreline work, provided that mitigation measures are implemented to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses, including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch;

6) Cleaning and maintenance work in watercourses, without excavation, carried out by an authorized municipal authority in accordance with the powers and duties conferred upon him by law;

7) Buildings, projects and works for municipal, industrial, commercial, public or public access purposes, including their maintenance, repair and demolition, subject to obtaining an authorization under the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement, of the Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune (RSQ, chapter C-61-1), of the Loi sur le regime des eaux (RSQ, c R - 13) and any other law.

138. Provisions for Wharves, Boat Shelters and Landing Stages

A maximum of two (2) wharves, landing stages or boat shelters is authorized per property with the following conditions (it could be only one wharf and one boat shelter):

1) The total area of these constructions is limited to 20 m²;

2) Despite the first paragraph, the maximum area can be increased to 30 m² if there is a shelter present on the property;

3) The area of a single wharf, landing stage or boathouse can be increased beyond 20 m², without exceeding 1.8 meters in width, in order to reach a water depth of one (1) meter measured on July 15th of the current year. The applicant must obtain a certificate of occupancy (lease) from the concerned Ministry;

4) Any wharf, boat shelter or landing stage with an area of more than 20 m² must be authorized by the relevant ministry;

5) The maximum width, which is the calculated width at the high-water mark, is 60% of the width of the lot or 5 meters: the most restrictive provision applies;

6) Access to wharves, boat shelters or landing stages must be made through the authorized opening at the shoreline (section 9.3);

7) Any wharf, boat shelter or landing stage must be built on posts or made of floating platforms. Metal barrels and Styrofoam are prohibited in the construction of wharves, shelters or landing stages (Styrofoam designed for the manufacture of wharves is not prohibited);

8) The minimum distance between a wharf, shelter or landing stage and the imaginary extension of a property line is 3 meters.

Required documents

• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed
• Site plan with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *
• Existing topography and proposed level

*Required document

25,00 $

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12) Intervention on the shoreline or littoral 25$

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) The application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) The application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) The fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

56. Application Form: Works on the Shoreline or Littoral

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for works on the shoreline or littoral of a lake or watercourse:

1) The height and location of the natural high-water line;

2) The elevation lines of the land at intervals of not more than 1 m;

3) The reasons for such works;

4) The planned developments with explanatory sketch; 

5) One or more photographs showing the state of the shore;

6) Authorization of the responsible ministry, if applicable.

Landing Stage or Dock

Works located on the littoral of a lake or watercourse used to dock a boat or to have access to a lake or watercourse.

Dock

See definition of "landing stage".

Boat Shelter

Accessory building, with or without a roof, resting on posts with open sides, to shelter a watercraft and protect it from bad weather (e.g. boat-lift type).

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) The lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) The layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

SECTION 5.3 – ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A USE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL

91. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected, except for agricultural uses.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building o equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

92. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Lot

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a lot other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) The property must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the property where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) The layout of a construction, building or accessory equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building for the area where it is located.

SECTION 9.2 – LITTORAL OF LAKES AND WATERCOURSES

137. Constructions, Projects or Works in the Littoral of a Lake or Watercourse

The provisions of this section take precedence over any other provisions contrary to this By-Law.

All lakes and watercourses are subject to the provisions of this article.

On and above the littoral, all constructions, projects and works are prohibited, except for the following:

1) Wharves, shelters for motorized or non-motorized boats (boat shelters) and landing stages, piers on piles, posts or floating platforms (special provisions are prescribed in Chapter 5);

2) The construction of watercourse crossings relating to fords, culverts and bridges (special provisions are prescribed in this chapter);

3) The equipment needed for aquaculture;

4) Surface water collection installations constructed in accordance with the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection, except for installations consisting of intake or bypass channels for non-agricultural purposes. In addition, catchment installations must be implemented with the application of mitigating measures (including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch) to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses;

5) Encroachment on the littoral for authorized shoreline work, provided that mitigation measures are implemented to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses, including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch;

6) Cleaning and maintenance work in watercourses, without excavation, carried out by an authorized municipal authority in accordance with the powers and duties conferred upon him by law;

7) Buildings, projects and works for municipal, industrial, commercial, public or public access purposes, including their maintenance, repair and demolition, subject to obtaining an authorization under the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement, of the Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune (RSQ, chapter C-61-1), of the Loi sur le regime des eaux (RSQ, c R -13) and any other law.

138. Provisions for Wharves, Boat Shelters and Landing Stages

A maximum of two (2) wharves, landing stages or boat shelters is authorized per property with the following conditions (it could be only one wharf and one boat shelter):

1) The total area of these constructions is limited to 20 m²;

2) Despite the first paragraph, the maximum area can be increased to 30 m² if there is a shelter present on the property;

3) The area of a single wharf, landing stage or boathouse can be increased beyond 20 m², without exceeding 1.8 meters in width, in order to reach a water depth of one (1) meter measured on July 15th of the current year. The applicant must obtain a certificate of occupancy (lease) from the concerned Ministry;

4) Any wharf, boat shelter or landing stage with an area of more than 20 m² must be authorized by the relevant ministry;

5) The maximum width, which is the calculated width at the high-water mark, is 60% of the width of the lot or 5 meters: the most restrictive provision applies;

6) Access to wharves, boat shelters or landing stages must be made through the authorized opening at the shoreline (section 9.3);

7) Any wharf, boat shelter or landing stage must be built on posts or made of floating platforms. Metal barrels and Styrofoam are prohibited in the construction of wharves, shelters or landing stages (Styrofoam designed for the manufacture of wharves is not prohibited);

8) The minimum distance between a wharf, shelter or landing stage and the imaginary extension of a property line is 3 meters.

Required documents

• Photo before work begins
• Photo after the work is completed
• Scale plans and materials list

50,00 $

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20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

21. Cost of Permits, Certificates and Other Applications

The following fees are payable by the applicant for the study of any application for a permit or certificate listed in the Planning Program By-Laws, or for any other request set out below:

13) Backfill or excavation operation 50$

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

The issuance of a permit or authorization certificate grants its holder, the length of time prescribed in the table of this article, to carry out the interventions or work described therein.

10) Backfill or excavation operation 6 months

40. Preparation of the Property Before Work Begins

Following the issuance of the construction permit and prior to the commencement of construction, the permit holder must delineate or identify the boundaries of the shoreline and wetland to prevent encroachment of machinery, excavation or backfill in these fragile natural environments.

42. Obligation for an Authorization Certificate

Obtaining an authorization certificate is required in the following cases, unless included in a construction permit:

14) All backfilling and excavation work other than for the purposes of building foundations and road construction;

57. Application Form: Excavation Works, Backfilling and Digging

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for the excavation, backfilling or digging on a property

1) Planned developments;

2) Existing topography and proposed leveling;

3) The direction of the flow of water;

4) The location of buildings, watercourses, lakes, cliffs, swamps where applicable;

5) Backfill materials used.

The application for an authorization certificate for excavation and backfilling does not apply to the excavation and backfilling of the foundations of a building that has already obtained a building permit, or for the development of a parking area that has obtained an authorization.

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Excavation

Works to remove earth, either to level or dig, or to obtain earth for backfilling.

Work

Any building, construction, land use, excavation or land transformation, including deforestation as well as excavation and backfilling.

Backfill

The work of retrieving earth or other surface materials to make a raised area or fill a cavity.

141. Projects and Works Relating to Vegetation on Shoreline

Only vegetation projects and works identified below are permitted on the shoreline of a watercourse or lake:

1) Forest management activities which are carried out according to the Loi sur l’aménagementdurable du territoire forestier and its By-Laws are applicable;

2) The tree must be felled because of the risk of spreading a disease or invasive species;

3) The felling necessary for the implementation of a construction or authorized work only after obtaining the permit or certificate to that effect;

4) Where the slope of the shoreline is 30% or less, the felling necessary for the development of an opening 5 meters wide giving access to the body of water, or 60% of the width of the lot: the most restrictive applies. This opening must be arranged in a sinuous way by using a vegetal cover of sufficient area to avoid erosion, without backfilling or excavation. Soil waterproofing (concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited;

5) When the slope of the shoreline is greater than 30%, the pruning necessary for the management of a window, 5 meters in width (an opening in the vegetation screen allowing the view of the body of water);

6) When the slope of the shoreline is greater than 30%, the felling necessary for the construction of a path with a maximum width of 1.5 meters arranged in a sinuous way using a vegetal cover of sufficient dimensions to avoid erosion, or a staircase with a maximum width of 1.2 meters that gives access to the water. In both cases, waterproofing of the soil (concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited.

7) For the purpose of restoring permanent and sustainable plant cover, seeding and planting of plant species, trees and shrubs and the work necessary for these purposes.

In the shore of a lake or watercourse, vegetation control is prohibited, including lawn mowing, brush cutting, and tree felling. This prohibition does not apply in a strip of 2 meters around existing buildings on the shoreline that were legal as of September 7, 1976. The control of the vegetation does not constitute maintenance work.

142. Construction Authorized on the Shoreline

The construction or erection of a hangar- or shed-type accessory building is authorized only on the part of a shoreline that is not in its natural state and under the following conditions:

1) The dimensions of the lot no longer permit the construction or erection of this accessory construction, following the creation of the shoreline protection band;

2) The subdivision has been completed, or the land has acquired rights to the subdivision under the law, before the coming into force of the first By-Law prohibiting construction on the shoreline, namely, September 7, 1976;

3) A minimum protection band of 5 meters must be kept in its current state or preferably returned to its natural state if it was not already so;

4) The accessory construction must rest on the ground without excavation or fill;

5) The maximum area of accessory construction is limited to 12 m².

148. Constructions, Projects and Works Prohibited in a Wetland

The following are prohibited in a wetland:

1) Any backfilling, digging or excavation work in the ground or moving of humus;

2) Any construction, project or work.

151. Special Provisions Applicable to Wetlands Situated in NV Zones (Village Core)

Inside the Village Core zones (NV), despite prohibitions in wetlands, work involving projects, construction, excavation, backfilling, dredging or extraction for public access purposes or for municipal, industrial, commercial or public purposes are permitted in a wetland or its protective band.

Where required by the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement, interventions are subject to obtaining an authorization.

This section does not apply where a wetland encroaches on two zones, i.e. Zones other than NV.

153. Constructions, Buildings and Works Regulated in a Steep Embankment Zone

On an embankment, no construction, building, work, excavation, fill is permitted except for the following cases and situations:

1) An agricultural building, excluding any residence;

2) Various cultivation methods and the harvest of herbaceous vegetation that do not denude the soil;

3) Maintenance or repair work on existing buildings, constructions and projects;

4) Public works or reclamation and stabilization projects of embankments to ensure safety and security;

5) Public works for conservation and recreation purposes;

6) Public utility equipment and infrastructure.

Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, any construction, project or building can be authorized if the applicant who applies for a permit or Authorization Certificate in a steep embankment zone, complies with the following conditions

1) Permit or Authorization Certificate application is accompanied by a detailed technical analysis that is approved by a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec who has specific geotechnical training;

2) Said analysis, mentioned in the preceding paragraph, contains surveys and/or verifications carried out in the field for the targeted site, that demonstrates that there is no risk of ground movement; 

3) Before the work related to the planned intervention is authorized through the application of the Planning Program By-Laws, the engineer must submit a report to the Municipality attesting to the method of development and/or construction and, if required, the preventive measures that must be used when carrying out work;

4) The work related to the planned intervention must be carried out, if the site analysis justifies it for safety reasons, under the supervision of a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec who has specific geotechnical training.

The provisions of this section must not have the effect of preventing the construction, project, works for municipal, commercial, industrial, public or public access purposes duly subject to an authorization under of the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement (RSQ, cQ-2), the Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune (RSQ, cC-61.1), the Loi sur le regime des eaux (RSQ, c.R -13) or any other law.

156. Land Leveling and Modification of the Natural Topography

The leveling of property and the modification of the natural topography are only authorized for landscaping and seeding purposes by adding a layer of black soil or topsoil, not exceeding 0.60 meters in depth.

Landscaping or sowing of the land must be done within 90 days of the leveling of the land to prevent any uplift, surface run-off and to restore the site. In other cases, the intervention is treated as an excavation and fill operation under this By-Law.

The leveling of the ground cannot have the effect of making derogatory, the height of a construction, measured in meters, from the average level of the ground.

157. Backfill and Excavation Operations

For the purposes of this section, "excavation and backfill operations" means excavation and backfill work (which is not black earth or topsoil) or work resulting from exceeding the maximum for ground leveling (regardless of the type of soil or material).

The following provisions apply to excavations and backfill operations:

1) Operations are authorized on property intended for construction or projects authorized in this By-Law only to allow the realization of this construction or work. In these cases, the soil must be compacted to the level required for the erection of constructions or the realization of the projects. The operations cannot begin before obtaining the authorization under the Planning Administration By-Law, for the proposed construction or structure and these must be completed within 90 days after the end of the operation to prevent any uplift, surface water runoff and to restore site, as the case may be;

2) Operations are permitted on a property to level it (removal of hummocks less than 0.6 meters and filling of cavities less than 0.6 meters deep), to perform drainage works, to bury linear infrastructure, to do seeding or landscaping work or other similar actions. The land must be developed or seeded within 90 days after the completion of the operations to avoid any uplift, surface run-off and to restore the site, as the case may be;

3) Excavation and backfill operations are authorized for the purpose of drainage;

4) The operations cannot have the effect of raising or lowering the property, to allow the flow of water onto adjacent land, in accordance with the provisions of the Code civil du Québec;

5) Operations must not have the effect of obstructing a watercourse, ditch or natural drainage axis;

6) Backfilling with construction materials or debris, tree stumps or other artificial objects or products, is prohibited;

7) Backfill material must be calibrated so as not to create a vacuum causing collapse;

8) The operations must be carried out in such a way as to prevent any collapse, landslides, erosion or other natural phenomena. Erosion control measures must be put in place during the works and after, if necessary;

9) Backfilling and excavations for the erection of a retaining wall necessary for the security of the premises approved by an engineer.

Required documents

• Projected developments *;
• Existing topography and proposed level *
• The direction of water flow/ Direction of water flow *;
• The location of buildings, watercourses, etc./ Rental of buildings, watercourses, etc. *
• Fill materials used *;

*Required document

50,00 $

Processing time

The delay for this type of permit is 90 days.

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9) Intervention on the shoreline or littoral 50$

56. Application Form: Works on the Shoreline or Littoral

In addition to the plans and documents required for the application form (general content), the following are required for works on the shoreline or littoral of a lake or watercourse:

1) The height and location of the natural high-water line;

2) The elevation lines of the land at intervals of not more than 1 m;

3) The reasons for such works;

4) The planned developments with explanatory sketch;

5) One or more photographs showing the state of the shore;

6) Authorization of the responsible ministry, if applicable.

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Landing Stage or Dock

Works located on the littoral of a lake or watercourse used to dock a boat or to have access to a lake or watercourse.

Dock

See definition of "landing stage".

Boat Shelter

Accessory building, with or without a roof, resting on posts with open sides, to shelter a watercraft and protect it from bad weather (e.g. boat-lift type).

SECTION 9.2 – LITTORAL OF LAKES AND WATERCOURSES

137. Constructions, Projects or Works in the Littoral of a Lake or Watercourse

The provisions of this section take precedence over any other provisions contrary to this By-Law. All lakes and watercourses are subject to the provisions of this article.

On and above the littoral, all constructions, projects and works are prohibited, except for the following:

1) Wharves, shelters for motorized or non-motorized boats (boat shelters) and landing stages, piers on piles, posts or floating platforms (special provisions are prescribed in Chapter 5);

2) The construction of watercourse crossings relating to fords, culverts and bridges (special provisions are prescribed in this chapter);

3) The equipment needed for aquaculture;

4) Surface water collection installations constructed in accordance with the Règlement sur le prélèvement des eaux et leur protection, except for installations consisting of intake or bypass channels for non-agricultural purposes. In addition, catchment installations must be implemented with the application of mitigating measures (including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch) to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses;

5) Encroachment on the littoral for authorized shoreline work, provided that mitigation measures are implemented to minimize the entry of sediment into lakes and watercourses, including the installation of a geotextile barrier or straw bales or mulch;

6) Cleaning and maintenance work in watercourses, without excavation, carried out by an authorized municipal authority in accordance with the powers and duties conferred upon him by law;

7) Buildings, projects and works for municipal, industrial, commercial, public or public access purposes, including their maintenance, repair and demolition, subject to obtaining an authorization under the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement, of the Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune (RSQ, chapter C-61-1), of the Loi sur le regime des eaux (RSQ, c R - 13) and any other law.

138. Provisions for Wharves, Boat Shelters and Landing Stages

A maximum of two (2) wharves, landing stages or boat shelters is authorized per property with the following conditions (it could be only one wharf and one boat shelter):

1) The total area of these constructions is limited to 20 m²;

2) Despite the first paragraph, the maximum area can be increased to 30 m² if there is a shelter present on the property;

3) The area of a single wharf, landing stage or boathouse can be increased beyond 20 m², without exceeding 1.8 meters in width, in order to reach a water depth of one (1) meter measured on July 15th of the current year. The applicant must obtain a certificate of occupancy (lease) from the concerned Ministry;

4) Any wharf, boat shelter or landing stage with an area of more than 20 m² must be authorized by the relevant ministry;

5) The maximum width, which is the calculated width at the high-water mark, is 60% of the width of the lot or 5 meters: the most restrictive provision applies;

6) Access to wharves, boat shelters or landing stages must be made through the authorized opening at the shoreline (section 9.3);

7) Any wharf, boat shelter or landing stage must be built on posts or made of floating platforms. Metal barrels and Styrofoam are prohibited in the construction of wharves, shelters or landing stages (Styrofoam designed for the manufacture of wharves is not prohibited);

8) The minimum distance between a wharf, shelter or landing stage and the imaginary extension of a property line is 3 meters.

139. Maintenance, Repair and Demolition of Certain Existing Constructions and Works

Maintenance, repair and demolition of existing constructions and works used for purposes other than municipal, commercial, industrial, public or for public access purposes, are permitted. These works must not have the effect of further encroaching on the shore or littoral. The use of treated wood is prohibited

Required documents

• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed
• Site plan with distances *
• Scale plans and materials list *

*Required document

100,00 $

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107. Exterior Appearance

Every building must be constructed using exterior cladding conforming to this By-Law. The installation of exterior cladding must be completed within 24 months following the issue of the permit or certificate.

Buildings must be maintained with paint, stain or otherwise treated, to ensure they are in good condition at all times.

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

23. Renewal of a Permit or Certificate

A permit or authorization of authorization is renewable only once with the payment of applicable fees. The period of validity of a renewed permit or authorization certificate is 3 months.

24.Modification of Plans and Documents

Any changes made to plans and documents after the issue of the permit and certificate must be approved by the designated officer, prior to the execution of the modified work. The designated officer may approve the modifications only if they comply with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws.

This approval does not have the effect of extending the duration of the permit or certificate.

34. Obligation for a Construction Permit

Anyone who wishes to build, rebuild, enlarge, modify or install a construction must first obtain a construction permit.

35. Application Request

Any request for a construction permit must be addressed to the designated officer and must include copies of the following documents:

1) Surname, given name, address and telephone number of the owner or his authorized agent and the name of the contractor;

2) A written request made on the forms duly completed and provided for this purpose by the Municipality;

3) A layout plan, prepared by a land surveyor in the case of a main building, made to an exact scale of the building (s) on the lot where the construction is to take place, indicating the pertinent information including the following:

  a) The cadastral identification of the property, its dimensions and area, an indication and description of servitudes, if any;

  b) Current and future topographic levels of the ground using equidistant lateral or altitude lines to provide a proper understanding of the site and project;

  c) The distance between any watercourse, wetland or lake and the planned buildings and structures, measured from the high-water mark;

  d) The excavation levels, the ground floor level and proposed leveling, relative to the actual elevation of the nearest road, shown by lateral and elevation lines;

  e) The property layout and dimensions of each proposed building and existing buildings on the same lot, if applicable;

  f) The distances between each building and the property lines;

  g) The depth of the front yard of adjacent built properties;

  h) Location of driveway entrances to parking areas (and necessary information) to determine the number of spaces required by the Zoning By-Law;

  i) The location of electrical and telephone lines, walls, low walls and signs (and their sketches), if any;

  j) The date, title, true North, scale and names of persons who collaborated in the preparation of the project;

  k) A certificate of location in the case of an extension.

4) A landscaping plan of the site prior to the work, areas to be cleared, excavated, trees to preserve, as well as the location and description of the planting of hedges, trees and shrubs if necessary;

5) Information on the location of septic systems and distances from potable water intake facilities (water intakes) on the property and neighbouring properties, if applicable;

6) Information on the detailed layout planned for water drainage;

7) Information on the location of recreational trails such as snowmobile and ATV trails;

8) A suspected wetlands plan on a copy of the site plan. The applicant must, to the best of his ability, first identify the suspected wetlands located within 100 meters of the proposed development area of his property;

9) In the case of an integrated project, a detailed development plan, including the location of the buildings, their heights, dimensions, architectural details, open spaces, traffic lanes, parking spaces, landscaping, waste and recycling storage areas, servitudes, infrastructure as well as other information to assess the project's compliance with the By-Laws;

10) In the case of an integrated project, an ecological characterization, the content of which is defined in Chapter 3;

11) Elevation plans, cross-sections, sketches of the building (s) and specifications to provide a clear understanding of the construction project to be erected, or any modification, extension or additional work to be carried out; these plans must be drawn on an exact scale and reproduced by an indelible process. When the application for a building permit is for a main building, the plans must be prepared by a professional with the relevant skills;

12) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for temporary measures to control leaching and sediment runoff during the work;

13) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for permanent measures to control the runoff of surface water from the land;

14) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 20 m2 or more, a report signed by an engineer, member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, approving the foundation on piles or posts;

15) Existing use and proposed use;

16) Identification of the zone in the Zoning By-Law Zoning Plan where the property is located;

17) Any other necessary detail required by the designated officer who determines if the plans and information provided are insufficient;

18) An estimate of the cost of the work or the tender for the works and the proposed timeframe;

19) As the case may be, any declaration or additional authorization required by government law or By-Law.

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) The application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) The application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) The fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

4) The property on which each projected building of 20 m2 or more, must form one or more distinct lots on the official cadastral plans, which conform to the Subdivision By-Law of the Municipality or which, if they are not in conformity, are protected by acquired rights;

5) The water and sewer services that are subject to an authorization or a permit issued under the law, are not established on the road bordering the planned construction or that the By-Law decreeing their installation is in force;

6) In cases where the water and sewer services are not established on the road bordering the planned construction, or the By-Law decreeing their installation is not in force, the potable water supply and sewage treatment installation projects of the construction to be erected on the property comply with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement (L.R.Q., chapter Q-2) and to the By-Laws made under its authority or to the municipal By-Laws on the same object;

7) In the case of an integrated project, the private water supply system or a private sanitary sewer system complies with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and is established on the road or traffic lane, according to the planning of the project, bordering where the buildings are planned;

8) The land on which the proposed construction is to be erected is not adjacent to a public road or private road that meets the requirements of the Subdivision By-Law;

9) In the case of property located in rural zones (RU) it must be adjacent to an existing public or private road on the date that this By-Law comes into force (this condition does not apply for reserve development zones).

10) In the case of an integrated project, the traffic lane leading to the main building to which the permit applies, must be developed and passable before the issuance of a construction permit for a main building;

11) If applicable, the application shall be accompanied by a resolution of the Municipal Council approving the project when the project is submitted to a special procedure under Divisions VI to XI of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, L.R.Q, c. A-19.1.

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SECTION 2.1 – QUEBEC CONSTRUCTION CODE

14. Application of the Quebec Construction Code

The following parts, sections, subsections and articles of the Quebec Construction Code - Chapter 1, Building and National Building Code - Canada 2010 (as amended) apply to buildings exempted from the application of the Loi sur le bâtiment (LRQ, c-B1-1):

1) Parts 1 and 2;

2) Section 3.8 of Part 3 for the construction, renovation, expansion or alteration of a main building housing with a recreo-tourist use.

3) Part 9;

4) Part 11.

The Québec Construction Code - Chapter I, Building and National Building Code of Canada 2010 (as amended), a copy of which is attached as Annex A to this By-Law.

SECTION 2.2 - WATER COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

22. Low-flush Toilets

For a new main building, toilets must have a water flow of less than 6 liters per flush (L/fl). This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the toilet.

23. Installation of a Distribution Board (Electric Panel)

For a new main building where a main use is exercised, the distribution board (electrical panel) must be installed inside the building. This board must be functional and be ready to connect to the electricity service (connection to an electric meter).

24. Electric Vehicle Charging Station

For a new main building, the distribution board (electric panel) must have a capacity for the eventual installation of an electric vehicle charging station. This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the electric panel.

CHAPTER 3 SECURITY STANDARDS

Section 3.1 – APPLICANT AND OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

37. Deposit of Materials

Materials deposited on property must only be used for the construction of the building or work covered by the permit or certificate.

38. Construction Debris

Debris or construction waste must be deposited in containers provided for this purpose.

39. Clean-up

When construction on a site is completed, all materials, debris, garbage and equipment must be removed. The site must be cleaned up within 14 days of the completion of the work.

Required documents

• Plans, elevations, wall cut, use parts *
• Photo before work begins *
• Photo after the work is completed

*Required document

50,00 $

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107. Exterior Appearance

Every building must be constructed using exterior cladding conforming to this By-Law. The installation of exterior cladding must be completed within 24 months following the issue of the permit or certificate.

Buildings must be maintained with paint, stain or otherwise treated, to ensure they are in good condition at all times.

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22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

23. Renewal of a Permit or Certificate

A permit or authorization of authorization is renewable only once with the payment of applicable fees. The period of validity of a renewed permit or authorization certificate is 3 months.

24.Modification of Plans and Documents

Any changes made to plans and documents after the issue of the permit and certificate must be approved by the designated officer, prior to the execution of the modified work. The designated officer may approve the modifications only if they comply with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws.

This approval does not have the effect of extending the duration of the permit or certificate.

SECTION 4.1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

34. Obligation for a Construction Permit

Anyone who wishes to build, rebuild, enlarge, modify or install a construction must first obtain a construction permit.

35. Application Request

Any request for a construction permit must be addressed to the designated officer and must include copies of the following documents:

1) Surname, given name, address and telephone number of the owner or his authorized agent and the name of the contractor;

2) A written request made on the forms duly completed and provided for this purpose by the Municipality;

3) A layout plan, prepared by a land surveyor in the case of a main building, made to an exact scale of the building (s) on the lot where the construction is to take place, indicating the pertinent information including the following:

  a) The cadastral identification of the property, its dimensions and area, an indication and description of servitudes, if any;

  b) Current and future topographic levels of the ground using equidistant lateral or altitude lines to provide a proper understanding of the site and project;

  c) The distance between any watercourse, wetland or lake and the planned buildings and structures, measured from the high-water mark;

  d) The excavation levels, the ground floor level and proposed leveling, relative to the actual elevation of the nearest road, shown by lateral and elevation lines;

  e) The property layout and dimensions of each proposed building and existing buildings on the same lot, if applicable;

  f) The distances between each building and the property lines;

  g) The depth of the front yard of adjacent built properties;

  h) Location of driveway entrances to parking areas (and necessary information) to determine the number of spaces required by the Zoning By-Law;

  i) The location of electrical and telephone lines, walls, low walls and signs (and their sketches), if any;

  j) The date, title, true North, scale and names of persons who collaborated in the preparation of the project;

  k) A certificate of location in the case of an extension.

4) A landscaping plan of the site prior to the work, areas to be cleared, excavated, trees to preserve, as well as the location and description of the planting of hedges, trees and shrubs if necessary;

5) Information on the location of septic systems and distances from potable water intake facilities (water intakes) on the property and neighbouring properties, if applicable;

6) Information on the detailed layout planned for water drainage;

7) Information on the location of recreational trails such as snowmobile and ATV trails;

8) A suspected wetlands plan on a copy of the site plan. The applicant must, to the best of his ability, first identify the suspected wetlands located within 100 meters of the proposed development area of his property;

9) Iin the case of an integrated project, a detailed development plan, including the location of the buildings, their heights, dimensions, architectural details, open spaces, traffic lanes, parking spaces, landscaping, waste and recycling storage areas, servitudes, infrastructure as well as other information to assess the project's compliance with the By-Laws;

10) In the case of an integrated project, an ecological characterization, the content of which is defined in Chapter 3;

11) Elevation plans, cross-sections, sketches of the building (s) and specifications to provide a clear understanding of the construction project to be erected, or any modification, extension or additional work to be carried out; these plans must be drawn on an exact scale and reproduced by an indelible process. When the application for a building permit is for a main building, the plans must be prepared by a professional with the relevant skills;

12) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for temporary measures to control leaching and sediment runoff during the work;

13) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 30 m2 or more, a plan for permanent measures to control the runoff of surface water from the land;

14) In the case of the construction of a main building or an extension increasing the building area to 20 m2 or more, a report signed by an engineer, member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, approving the foundation on piles or posts;

15) Existing use and proposed use;

16) Identification of the zone in the Zoning By-Law Zoning Plan where the property is located;

17) Any other necessary detail required by the designated officer who determines if the plans and information provided are insufficient;

18) An estimate of the cost of the work or the tender for the works and the proposed timeframe;

19) As the case may be, any declaration or additional authorization required by government law or By-Law.

SECTION 4.2 – CONDITIONS AND SUBSEQUENT REQUIREMENTS TO ISSUE A PERMIT

38. Conditions to Issue a Construction Permit

The designated officer issues a construction permit if:

1) The application complies with the Zoning By-Law, the Construction B-law and this By-Law;

2) The application is accompanied by all the plans and documents required by this By-Law;

3) The fees for obtaining the permit have been paid;

4) The property on which each projected building of 20 m2 or more, must form one or more distinct lots on the official cadastral plans, which conform to the Subdivision By-Law of the Municipality or which, if they are not in conformity, are protected by acquired rights;

5) The water and sewer services that are subject to an authorization or a permit issued under the law, are not established on the road bordering the planned construction or that the By-Law decreeing their installation is in force;

6) In cases where the water and sewer services are not established on the road bordering the planned construction, or the By-Law decreeing their installation is not in force, the potable water supply and sewage treatment installation projects of the construction to be erected on the property comply with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement (L.R.Q., chapter Q-2) and to the By-Laws made under its authority or to the municipal By-Laws on the same object;

7) In the case of an integrated project, the private water supply system or a private sanitary sewer system complies with the Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement and is established on the road or traffic lane, according to the planning of the project, bordering where the buildings are planned;

8) The land on which the proposed construction is to be erected is not adjacent to a public road or private road that meets the requirements of the Subdivision By-Law;

9) In the case of property located in rural zones (RU) it must be adjacent to an existing public or private road on the date that this By-Law comes into force (this condition does not apply for reserve development zones).

10) In the case of an integrated project, the traffic lane leading to the main building to which the permit applies, must be developed and passable before the issuance of a construction permit for a main building;

11) If applicable, the application shall be accompanied by a resolution of the Municipal Council approving the project when the project is submitted to a special procedure under Divisions VI to XI of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, L.R.Q, c. A-19.1.

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SECTION 2.1 – QUEBEC CONSTRUCTION CODE

14. Application of the Quebec Construction Code

The following parts, sections, subsections and articles of the Quebec Construction Code - Chapter 1, Building and National Building Code - Canada 2010 (as amended) apply to buildings exempted from the application of the Loi sur le bâtiment (LRQ, c-B1-1):

1) Parts 1 and 2;

2) Section 3.8 of Part 3 for the construction, renovation, expansion or alteration of a main building housing with a recreo-tourist use.

3) Part 9;

4) Part 11.

SECTION 2.2 - WATER COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

22. Low-flush Toilets

For a new main building, toilets must have a water flow of less than 6 liters per flush (L/fl). This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the toilet.

SECTION 2.4 – OTHER BUILDING STANDARDS

23. Installation of a Distribution Board (Electric Panel)

For a new main building where a main use is exercised, the distribution board (electrical panel) must be installed inside the building. This board must be functional and be ready to connect to the electricity service (connection to an electric meter).

24. Electric Vehicle Charging Station

For a new main building, the distribution board (electric panel) must have a capacity for the eventual installation of an electric vehicle charging station. This obligation also applies during a renovation which includes replacement of the electric panel.

CHAPTER 3 SECURITY STANDARDS

Section 3.1 – APPLICANT AND OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

37. Deposit of Materials

Materials deposited on property must only be used for the construction of the building or work covered by the permit or certificate.

38. Construction Debris

Debris or construction waste must be deposited in containers provided for this purpose.

39. Clean-up

When construction on a site is completed, all materials, debris, garbage and equipment must be removed. The site must be cleaned up within 14 days of the completion of the work.

Required documents

• Plans, elevations, wall cut, etc./ Plans, elevations, wall cut, etc.

• To-scale plans and material list

• Photo after the work is completed

• Photo before work begins

50,00 $

Processing Time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

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Tourist Home

Establishment as defined in the Loi sur les établissements de hébergement touristique (R.L.R.Q., ch E-14.2) and its regulations.

Use (Usage)

End to which an immoveable, building, structure, establishment, premises, lot, or part thereof, is used, occupied or intended to be used or occupied. Wherever necessary, the word ‘use’ includes a building or a construction where this use can be exercised.

Use, Main

Purpose for which a lot, part of a building or part of a structure is or can be used.

24. Commerce

Commercial and service uses are divided into several categories depending on the intensity of the activity, the nuisances and the specific layout conditions. Establishments not mentioned within these categories will be classified, by similarity, to the listed businesses and services.

9) Lodging (c9): a commercial establishment providing accommodation by day or longer and can include food and entertainment services to visitors. When authorized within NV zones, the number of accommodation units is limited to 20. When authorized within the RU zones, the number of accommodation units is limited to 100. This category includes the following commercial establishments:

a) Inns and hotels;

b) Health centres (specialized clinic, spa, therapy, conditioning, etc.), resorts, holiday centres;

c) Cottages for rent (individual or in groups).

Required documents

• Pictures
• CITQ Classification Certificate

10,00 $

Processing time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

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57. Installation Conditions for Authorized Temporary Uses

Unless otherwise specified, only the following temporary uses are authorized on the territory:

6) For residential use, the temporary use of a tent on the lot where the main building is situated,for a maximum duration of 25 days, consecutive or not, during the same year;

7) For residential use, the temporary use of a trailer on the lot where the main building is situated, for a maximum duration of 14 days, consecutive or not, during the same year;

8) For a use other than residential, the temporary use of a trailer on the property where the main building is situated, for a maximum of 14 days, consecutive or not, during the same year;

90. Trailers, Tent-trailers, Motorized Caravans and Tents

The use of camping trailers, motorized caravans or other similar equipment is prohibited on property whose use is housing or agriculture. Only temporary use of a tent or trailer is authorized under the conditions set out in Section 3.7 of the present By-Law.

The storage of trailers, camping trailors and motorized caravans or other similar equipment on a built residential lot is authorized under the following conditions:

1) This equipment does not exceed 11 meters in length and 3.7 meters in height, excluding mechanical appliances and supports;

2) It is stored in a lateral or rear yard;

3)There is only one vehicle stored per residential lot.

Required documents

• Date of event/Date of removal *
• Description of caravan, tent, etc./of trailer, tent, etc. *

*Required document

20,00 $

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Greenhouse (Private)

Lightweight and largely glassed-in building used only for growing plants for non-commercial domestic purposes.

74. Rear Setback for Waterfront Lots on a Lake or Watercourse

For all waterfront lots bordering a lake or a permanent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

1) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

2) At a minimum distance of 20 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

For all lands bordering an intermittent watercourse, any accessory building must be located:

3) At a minimum distance of 10 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is 30% or less;

4) At a minimum distance of 15 meters from the high-water mark when the slope is greater than 30%.

SECTION 5.2 –ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTIONS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL USES

75. General Provisions

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, a building or equipment is authorized on property where a main use is exercised, and a main building is erected.

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, an accessory construction, building or equipment cannot be used for housing or residential purposes.

76. Accessory Construction, Building and Equipment on Another Property

Despite the preceding section, an accessory construction, building or equipment can be constructed or located on a property, other than the one in which the main building is located, if the following conditions are met:

1) The lot must be located on the other side of the road, within 30 meters of the lot where the main building is built and owned by the same owner;

2) The layout of an accessory construction, building or equipment must respect the prescribed margins for the establishment of a main building in the area where it is located.

77. Area and Height

Unless otherwise indicated in this By-Law, the following provisions apply to the size and dimensions of constructions, buildings and accessory equipment (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) The area of each construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the area of the main building;

2) The total area of accessory buildings is included in the calculation of the occupation coefficient for the zone (Chapter 4);

3) The maximum height is one (1) storey, except for garages, barns and accessory dwellings where a maximum of two (2) storeys is permitted;

4) Despite the height in storeys, the height of a construction, building and equipment cannot exceed the height of the main building.

78. Layout Standards

Unless otherwise specified in this By-Law, the standards for the layout of an accessory construction, building and equipment are as follows (the most restrictive provision applies):

1) More than 3 meters from the main building;

2) More than 3 meters from any other accessory building;

3) More than 10 meters from the front lot line;

4) More than 4.5 meters from the lateral and rear property lines.

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SECTION 2.2 – OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AFTER THE ISSUE OF A PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE

22. Duration of Permits and Authorization Certificates

With the exception of permits whose duration is 12 months or less, a building permit and an authorization certificate are null and void if the interventions or work for which it was issued are not started within 8 months following the date of issue or when the work is interrupted for a continuous period of at least 8 months.

25. Posting of a Building Permit or Authorization Certificate

A building permit or authorization certificate must be prominently displayed, during the entire duration of the work, on the land where it is executed.

25$ for 12 months

Required documents

• Site plan with distances
• Scale plans and materials list
• Photo before work begins
• Photo after the work is completed

Free

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21. Cost of Permits, Certificates and Other Applications

The following fees are payable by the applicant for the study of any application for a permit or certificate listed in the Planning Program By-Laws, or for any other request set out below: 50$

20. Delay for the Issue of Permits and Authorization Certificates

Unless otherwise specified, when the object of an application complies with the provisions of the Planning Program By-Laws, the building permit, the subdivision permit or the authorization certificate requested, must be issued within 90 days of the date of receipt of the application by the designated officer.

If an application is incomplete, the date of receipt of the additional information required is considered the date of receipt of the application.

44. Application Form: General Content

Any application for an authorization certificate for any project listed in the preceding article must be addressed to the designated official and must include:

1) The surname, given name, address and telephone number of the applicant or his authorized representative;

2) The identification of the lot or lots concerned, with its dimensions;

3) A plan locating the projected works;

4) The name of the contractor;

5) The details of the projected works;

6) The probable duration of the work with the start and completion dates;

7) An estimate of the cost of the work;

8) Identifying the zone on the Zoning Plan where the property is located;

9) A wetland plan of the suspected wetlands on a copy of the layout plan. The applicant must, to the best of his ability, identify the suspected areas located within 100 meters on his lot for the proposed development;

10) The following plans and documents depending on the type of certificates requested.

In addition, where all or part of the subject matter of the application must also be authorized or otherwise dealt with by a government department or its agent, the application must be accompanied by the authorization or declaration issued, required by a government law or By-Law.

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45. Animal Husbandry (AD7)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid the accessory operation of raising farm animals (AD7) must comply with the following conditions:

1) Farm animals are only authorized for the purpose of utility or residential use, which excludes commercial purposes (including sale, boarding and processing);

2) The maximum number of farm animals for the same lot is determined by the animal group allowed and the area of the lot, as shown in the following table (special provisions apply to the keeping of horses (AD8 in this section):

3) Swine (pigs, wild boars) and furbearing animals such as mink and fox are prohibited.

4) When they are not inside a building, farm animals must be kept in an enclosure;

5) Prior to the issue of a Construction Permit or an Authorization Certificate, the applicant must demonstrate to the Municipality that he respects the provisions of the provincial laws and regulations applicable to the management of manure, as if the breeding animals were in a decreed agricultural zone, as well as the separation distances from a building or a manure storage site:

6) Prior to the issue of a Construction Permit or an Authorization Certificate, the applicant must demonstrate that the separation distances from an outdoor enclosure are respected:

7) The maximum floor area for a building used to house animals, and the storage of animal care materials, is 85 m2;

8) An additional building to house laying hens (chicken coop) is authorized. The maximum area of this building is set at 20 m2 (the area of the chicken coop is included in the area prescribed in the preceding paragraph. The chicken coop must be raised above ground level, well ventilated and insulated;

9) The circulation and access of farm animals, as well as any manure and animal droppings, are prohibited on the shoreline, in lakes, watercourses and wetlands;

10) The livestock facility must have the capacity to accumulate, without overflow, on a waterproof floor covered with a roof, all animal waste produced between each emptying;

11) Any spreading of manure on frozen or snow-covered ground is prohibited;

12) Animal breeding for commercial purposes is prohibited;

13) The sale of eggs from chickens is prohibited;

14) The additional use includes the keeping of bees (beekeeping) with a maximum of hives on land with an area of more than 10 000 m2. Hives must be located more than 15 meters from the lot line, in the lateral or back yards, and more than 30 meters from a main building. Development of a minimum area of 20 m2 (garden, flowerbed, kitchen garden, floral landscaping) must be present on the property;

15) Within zone V-22, this use cannot be carried out within 100 meters of a lake.

46. Keeping Horses (AD8)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid the accessory use of keeping horses (AD4) must comply with the following conditions:

1) Keeping horses is permitted on a property with a minimum area of 20 000m2; part of the land can be located on the other side of a road, but not more than 60 meters from the first part;

2) A maximum of two (2) horses can be kept;

3) Only one stable building to house animals and store animal care products is permitted. The maximum floor area of this building is 85 m²

4) The commercial use of horses and stables is prohibited;

5) When not inside a building or mounted and being ridden, the horses must be kept inside a pen;

6) Prior to the issue of a Construction Permit or an Authorization Certificate, the applicant must demonstrate to the Municipality that he respects the provisions of the provincial laws and regulations applicable to the management of manure, as if the breeding animals would be in a decreed agricultural zone, as well as the separation distances of a building or a place for manure storage:

7) Prior to the issue of a Construction Permit or an Authorization Certificate, the applicant must demonstrate that he respects the separation distances from an outdoor enclosure are respected:

8) The circulation and access of horses, as well as any manure and animal droppings, are prohibited on the shoreline, in lakes, watercourses and wetlands;

9) The livestock facility must have the capacity to accumulate without overflow, on a waterproof floor covered with a roof, all animal waste produced between each emptying;

10) Any spreading of manure on frozen or snow-covered ground is prohibited;

11) The breeding of horses for commercial purposes is prohibited;

12) Inside zone V-22, the use cannot be carried out within 75 meters from a lake.

47. Boarding and Breeding of Cats and Dogs (AD9)

When permitted by the Uses and Standards Specification Grid, the accessory use of boarding and breeding cats and dogs AD9), must comply with the following conditions:

1) A maximum of 5 cats and dogs can be boarded and raised (beyond this number, the use is considered a kennel within the meaning of this By-Law);

2) The use is authorized on a lot which conforms to the minimum area for a subdivision;

3) The animals must be boarded or raised, at all times, inside a breeding kennel, in the exercise yard or in an outdoor enclosure;

4) The breeding kennel, exercise yard or outdoor enclosure must be located more than 30 meters from any lot line;

5) The maximum area of the accessory building (kennel building) is set at 50 m2;

6) A closed exercise yard is mandatory when the number of dogs exceeds three (3);

7) Between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., the dogs are kept inside a closed building inside which a minimum area of 1.5 m2 is reserved for each dog;

8) Dogs can be used for a commercial dog sled activity.

10,00 $

Processing Time

Processing time for this type of permit is 7 days.

Regulations

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Garage Sale

Temporary use including the sale of household goods.

57. Installation Conditions for Authorized Temporary Uses

11) Garage sales for residential use for a maximum of 3 consecutive days, for a maximum of twice per year per property;

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46. Application Form: Temporary Use

7) A request for a garage sale must be submitted at least 5 working days before the sale.

Required Documents

• Date of the event