Planning on undertaking a home renovaton project? You might need a permit!
Continue reading for a list of work and required permits, documents, and associated costs.
Housing
All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Demolition
Delays:
Around 3-4 months + 90 days if the main building was built before 1940
Cost:
$14,000
Required documents :
- The surname, name and phone number of the owner or their representative;
- The power of attorney signed by the owner when the application is submitted by an agent;
- A copy of any title establishing that the applicant is the owner of the immovable in question or a document establishing that they hold an option to purchase this immovable;
- The certificate of location of the immovable to be demolished, completed within the five (5) years preceding the filing of the application;
- The reasons justifying the demolition relating to the assessment criteria stipulated in this by-law;
- The name, address, and telephone number of the general contractor in charge of the demolition or of the person who will carry out the demolition work; 5
- The schedule and anticipated cost for the completion of the demolition work;
- A description of the proposed measures for demolition, site clean-up, and, if applicable, salvage of materials;
- Colour photographs of each elevation of the immovable, taken within the three (3) months prior to the filing of the application;
- Photographs showing each interior room of the immovable, taken within the three (3) months prior to the filing of the application;
- Photographs of the neighbouring immovables to understand the context of the insertion, taken within the three (3) months prior to the filing of the application;
- In the case of an immovable with one or more dwellings, the number and size of the dwellings in the immovable;
- In the case of an immovable with one or more dwellings, the owner’s statement indicating that each of the lessees has been notified, either by registered mail or by certified mail, of their intention to obtain a demolition permit from the Committee;
- In the case of an immovable, including one or more dwellings, the conditions for the relocation of the lessees;
- A report on the condition of the building, prepared by an architect or a specialized engineer with expertise in the field of built heritage and designated by the City, carried out within 12 months preceding the submission of the complete application;
- A detailed economic analysis indicating the restoration costs to be incurred to restore the immovable to its full value and demonstrating that the immovable is in such a state that it cannot reasonably be renovated, prepared by an expert designated by the City;
- An analysis of the impact of the project on trees and the preservation measures implemented, in compliance with the urban planning by-laws in force;
- In the case of a contaminated landsite, the schedule of decontamination work and the probable cost of this work;
- A heritage study conducted by an expert in the field, designated by the City;
- Any other document that the applicant deems appropriate to support their application. u) A preliminary program for the utilization of vacated land
Extension
Delays :
- Project subject to the PAC (extension project seem from the street)
- Project not subject to the PAC (extension project not seem from the street)
- March to September: 1 month
- Octobre to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
- $13.50 / $ 1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
- Deposit: $2,500
- $110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program for an extension if it seen from the street
- $2,500 deposit if the footprint of the building is being modified
New construction
Delays:
Minimum 4 months
Cost : ($/m2 of gross floor area)
- $21.50 /m2 from 0 to 225 m2
- $22.00 /m2 from 226 to 400 m2
- $22.50 /m2 from 401 to 599 m2
- $23.00 /m2 from 600 m2 to plus
- A $2,500 deposit is required as well as a financial guarantee of $50,000
- $250 for the study of a site planning and architectural integration program
- Park fees (10% of the value of the land)
Renovation
All requests for permits renovations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Interior :
All works pertaining to the structure
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$13.50 / $1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
Required documents :
Stamped plans by a structural engineer
Quote for the work
Exterior:
- Siding modification
- Modification of the size of openings or new style of window on the front facade of the house
Delays:
- Project subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front facade): minimum 2 months
- Projet non subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front façade)
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost :
- $13.50 / $1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
- $110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC
Required documents:
Not limited to :
- Siding modification :
- Siding specifications (technicaly details and dimensions)
- Physical sample of the siding that has been proposed
- Pictures of all 4 facades of the house
- Detailed quote of the work
- Opening modification and window styles :
- Technical specification of the new openings, doors or windows
- Pictures of the current facades that will be modified via the opening of window style change
- Detailed quote for the work
- Construction details pertaining to the header that will need to be installed to support the opening (if there is a change in the size of opening)
- Addition of a porch or awning :
- Architectural plans and elevations detailing the existing situation with technical details of the structure
- Site plan prepared by a land surveyor detailing the setbacks
- Picture of the front facade
- Detailed quote for the work
- All siding samples if needed
Around the house / landscaping
Backfill / excavation
Delays:
Project subject to the PAC: minimum 2 months
Cost:
All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- $110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC
Required documents:
Surveyor's site plan with existing and projected geodetic levels
Connection (pipes)
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$100 + $2,500 deposit
Required documents:
- Copy of the certificate of location with a plan showing the driveway and its dimensions
- Detailed quote from the contractor
In case of emergency, a permit for a connection of conduits can be issued within 48 hours in the eventuality of a broken pipe
Deck
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$60
Required documents:
- Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the deck
- Construction details of the deck
Detached garage
Delays :
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$210 + $2,500 (deposit)
Required documents:
- Site plan prepared by a land surveyor
- Plans and architectural elevations of detached garage
Driveway / culvert
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$100 + $2,500 deposit
Required documents:
- Copy of the certificate of location with a plan showing the driveway and its dimensions
- Detailed quote from the contractor
Existing pool upgrade
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
Free
Required documents:
- Copy of the certificate of location showing the location of the enclosure,
- Construction details of the enclosure or fence, including door closing and locking devices, materials and height
- Details of opening limiters for any windows opening directly into the pool enclosure
Fence
Delays:
March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- $60
- $110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program for properties adjacent to Lac St-Louis
Required documents:
- Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the fence
- Construction details of the deck : height and material
Gas insert
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
Free
Required documents:
- Copy of certificate of location
- Model of insert
Gazebo
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$60
Required documents:
- Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the Gazebo
- Construction details of the gazebo
Geothermal well
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$200
Required documents:
- Copy of certificate of location
- Autorisation from the city of Montreal
- Service offer from the company doing the work
Hot tub
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$60
Required documents:
- Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the hot tub and fence
- Construction details of the spa (with it’s capacity) and of the fence (materials, height)
Landscaping along the riverbank
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- Octobre to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$350
Required documents:
- A certificate of location prepared and signed by a land surveyor indicating the location of the high water line and the riverbank;
- A plan prepared and signed by a landscape architect showing the landscaping work, the type of plants, trees or bushes to be planted, the accesses and the hard surfaces as well as the level of the land and the retaining wall, if applicable.
Pergola
Delays:
March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks
Coût:
$60
Required documents:
- Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the pergola
- Construction details of the pergola
Pool (inground, semi-inground, above-ground)
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
- Above ground pool: $ 60
- Inground / semi-inground : $ 210 + $ 2,500 deposit
Porch
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
- Project subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front facade)
- Minimum 2 months
- Projet non subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front façade)
- March to September: 1 month
- Octobre to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- $13.50 / $1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
- $110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC
Required documents:
- Architectural plans and elevations detailing the existing situation with technical details of the structure.
- A copy of a certificate of location showing the footprint of the porch
- Picture of the façade where porch will be built
- Detailed quote for the work
Documents required for projects not subject to SPAIP:
- Elevation drawings and plans of the porch
- Photo of façade where porch will be built
- Detailed work proposal
Retaining wall
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$ 60
Required documents:
- Copy of the certificate of location showing the location of the projected retaining wall
- A section cut showing the wall and the proposed drainage
Shed
Delays:
March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- $60
- $110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program for properties adjacent to Lac St-Louis
Required documents:
- Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the proposed shed
- Construction details of the shed
Tree felling
It is forbidden to fell a tree on private property in Beaconsfield without first obtaining a tree felling permit. The reasons for which a tree felling permit may be issued are the following, as set out in the current Zoning By-law 720:
- The tree is dead or suffering from an incurable disease;
- The tree is dangerous to the health or safety of citizens;
- The tree causes damage to property;
- The tree prevents construction or development authorized in the present by-law. However, in order to maintain the tree, felling will only be authorized if the construction or development cannot be located elsewhere on the property;
- The tree is a nuisance to the growth and development of neighbouring trees or a grove;
- The tree must be felled for public works.
A certificate of authorization is not required when the diameter of the tree to be felled is less than fifteen (15) centimetres, measured at 0.15 metres from the ground.
The City of Beaconsfield wishes to curb the loss of its canopy, which is why all felled trees must be replaced. When applying for a certificate of authorization to cut down a tree, a deposit of $500 for the first 5 trees, plus $100 for each additional tree, must be paid to meet the replacement requirement set out in current Zoning By-law 720. This deposit will be reimbursed once the tree has been replaced, in accordance with the conditions set out in the by-law.
COMMERCIAL and SEASONAL CONTRACTORS (grass, snow, leaves)
Certificate of occupancy
Delays:
March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$200
Required documents:
- A plan showing the interior layout where the commercial use will occur and the floor area of the building or part of the building concerned by the request;
- A complete description of the proposed use of the immovable, or part thereof, and any other information contained in the application form prepared by the City;
- Where the owner of the commercial establishment is the tenant of the immovable, a copy of the lease signed by the owner of the building authorizing the commercial use for the place for which the certificate of occupancy is requested;
- In the case of a family-type resource or a residence for autonomous seniors, the number and ages of the people who will be residing there.
Commercial renovation
Delays:
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks
Cost:
$17 /$1,000 per cost of work (minimum $315)
Required documents:
- Plan of existing and proposed interior layout
- If the owner of the commercial establishment is a tenant of the building, a copy of the lease signed by the building owner authorizing commercial use of the premises for which the certificate of occupancy is requested;
- Detailed quote for the work
Landscape contractors
Delays:
1 week
Cost:
$75 per vehicule
Required documents:
- Insurance for all the vehicules
- Insurance for all the vehicules
- Registration for the vehicules
Leaf dumping contractors
Delays:
1 week
Cost:
$ 450 per vehicle or trailer
A pick-up vehicle towing a trailer in which the vehicle box and trailer are to be filled requires 2 stickersRequired documents:
- Insurance for all the vehicules
- Insurance for all the vehicules
- Registration for the vehicules
Signage
Delays :
- Project subject to the PAC (Beaurepaire village - Zone C120): minimum 2 months
- Projet non subject to the PAC (outside Beaurepaire Village)
- Mars to September 1 month
- Octobre to February 2 weeks
Cost:
All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Inside Beaurepaire village (Zone C120): $110
- Study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC: $110
- Outside Beaurepaire village: $110
Required documents:
- A document signed by the owner of the property on which the sign shall be installed, requesting the authorization to install said sign;
- Drawings showing the size, design, lettering, colours, materials and lighting system of the proposed sign;
- Drawings showing supporting devices, installation details and the location of the proposed sign;
- Recent photographs of the exterior of the building or property showing all existing signs.
Snow contractors
Delays:
1 week
Cost:
$75 per vehicule
Required documents:
- Insurance for all the vehicules
- Insurance for all the vehicules
- Registration for the vehicules
