Alerts

To keep you informed of important messages from the city!

2024-04-15

April 15, 2024 - 6 pm - LIFT of the boil-water advisory issued on April 10 for civic numbers 762 to 786 (even) and 767 to 789 (odd) de Salaberry Boulevard

April 15, 2024 - 6 pm - LIFT of the boil-water advisory issued on April 10 for civic numbers 762 to 786 (even) and 767 to 789 (odd) de Salaberry Boulevard More details...

2024-04-11

Preventative boil-water advisory - Lancelot Street

April 12 - A preventative boil-water advisory is currently in effect for all the civic addresses on Lancelot Street.

2024-04-15

April 15, 2024, 6 pm - LIFT of the boil-water advisory issued on April 11 for the sector comprised of Delmonte, Morley-Hill and Viney Streets, including civic number 17212 chemin Sainte-Marie

April 15, 2024, 6 pm - LIFT of the boil-water advisory issued on April 11 for the sector comprised of Delmonte, Morley-Hill and Viney Streets, including civic number 17212 chemin Sainte-Marie More details...

Shed

Installing a garden or storage shed

It is best to ask for information beforehand!

Installing a garden or storage shed on your property or replacing an existing one, may require a building permit or certificate of authorization from the Town.  The Urban Planning Department can help you decypher the requirements applicable to your specific property.  

Where required, the request for such a document must be accompanied by a copy of the property’s certificate of location, clearly indicating the dimensions of the structure and its planned location, as well as its distance from the house and the property lines.

Learn about the applicable regulations

To make the best choice as to the type of shed to buy or where to install it, it is important to be aware of the applicable regulations.



Chapter 6 as well as and article 10.12 of Zoning By-Law No. 90-58 and article 3.2c) of Construction By-Law No. 90-60 set out the provisions governing garden sheds, structures that fall into the building accessory category that must comply with the following rules for size and installation:

Dimensions of the structure
  • Maximum area : 15 square metres (161.5 square feet)
  • Maximum height : 3.7m (12.1’)
  • Depth : Shall not exceed twice the width
  • Width : Shall not exceed twice the depth

Installation of the structure
  • Shall be installed only in the rear setback (prohibited in front setbacks or secondary front setbacks in the case of a corner lot);
  • Required distances:
  • More than 90cm (3.0’) from any side or rear property line
  • More than 1.8m (6.0’) from a main building

Other applicable provisions
  • Flat roofed building accessories are prohibited in all residential areas
  • No living space shall be built on top or inside a building accessory
  • Only one garden or storage shed is permitted on the same property
  • If the area of the structure is greater than 10 square metres (107.6 square feet), it must be built or installed on a concrete slab or on a permanent foundation

Questions?

The Urban Planning Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with the planning By-law and can help you better understand its requirements. The Department can be reached during regular business hours in person at the Town Hall’s Urban Planning desk or by calling 514 694-4100. An information request can also be sent online through the Requests on Line system which can be accessed at any time through the Town’s website.