Building By-law No. 1311

Building By-law No. 1311 regulates the construction, modification and demolition of any assembled structure located within Mount Royal’s town limits. It applies not only to principal buildings but also to their fixtures and related structures (pools, fences, balconies, sheds, etc.), for all of which it sets out a series of specific, detailed standards that integrate the provisions of the National Building Code.

The by-law also includes construction safety standards and specifies owners’ and contractors’ obligations with respect to construction. It addresses the issue of non-conforming, dangerous and unfinished constructions. It clarifies the powers of the inspector, in particular with respect to plumbing. Lastly, it establishes the offences, penalties and possible recourse when problems arise.

View By-law No. 1311 [PDF 1.2MB]

Finding your way through Urban Planning By-Laws

Although they are all part of the Town’s urban planning framework, it is important not to confuse the zoning, subdivision, building and related by-laws. To help you understand the differences, we offer the following summary:

  • 1310 (Zoning)
    Permitted uses, setbacks, fence heights, content and location of commercial signs, private parking spaces, etc. Think of zoning in terms of regulating how space is used.
  • 1311 (Building)
    Materials, construction methods, construction safety, etc.
  • 1312 (Minor Variances)
    Procedure to follow to obtain a minor variance from the subdivision and zoning by-laws.
  • 1313 (Subdivision)
    Cadastre, property lines, servitudes, etc.
  • 1314 (CCU)
    Makeup and operation of the Planning Advisory Committee.
  • 1316 (Permits and Certificates)
    Procedure for obtaining a permit (subdivision, construction, demolition) or a certificate of authorization (transport and installation of a building, change of use, temporary use, landscaping, posting of signs, occupation), including the applicable fees.
  • 1317 (PIIA)
    Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program.
  • 1318 (PAE)
    Comprehensive Development Planning (large-scale projects).