MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS

CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION WORK

Before undertaking your construction or renovation project, we recommend that you contact the Planning Department (514-630-1206, urbanisme@pointe-claire.ca) to find out if a building permit or certificate of authorization is required.

CANNABIS CONSUMPTION

The City’s by-law prohibits cannabis consumption in all public places throughout the city. As with alcohol consumption, it is forbidden to consume cannabis on sidewalks, bicycle paths, pedestrian trails, parks, and in all outdoor aquatic and sports facilities, including municipal buildings. GOOD NEIGHBOURLINESS Noise that is disturbing to others is forbidden between 11p.m. and 7a.m. Noise is considered disruptive if its sound level exceeds the ambient noise by more than 5 decibels. The noise level of appliances such as air conditioners and mechanical or pump heating equipment must not exceed 60 decibels between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 50 decibels between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. The use of electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, or other devices outdoors is permitted between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. during the week, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Respect: the best way to live in harmony!

HOME-BASED BUSINESS

In keeping with changing job market practices and to continue to improve quality of life, the City may allow owners of a detached single-family dwelling to work from home, as long as certain criteria and conditions are met, to manage a business, provide personal or professional services, or produce crafts. For more information, contact the Planning Department at 514-630-1206, urbanisme@pointe-claire.ca.

If there is a discrepancy between the explanations on this page and any by-law, the wording of the by-law will prevail.

UPDATING OF THE PLANNING PROGRAM

The City’s planning program, adopted in 2011, defines the planning vision for the territory with a view to improving the living environment while promoting sustainable development. The program updating process was launched in 2019 to better reflect our shared vision and adapt it to the new social, economic and environmental realities. A multi-phase update:

Spring-summer 2019 Portrait of the territory Fall 2019 Citizen participation – online survey and participatory workshops* Underway Vision and directions

Upcoming Action plan, implementation and regulations Public consultation and adoption