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Permit and certificate applications

For residential use (housing), a permit and/or authorization certificate is required for any project calling for a new construction, expansion, transformation, renovation, repair and/or demolition of a building, a main or accessory construction, landscaping, the addition of accessory equipment, the opening of a home office, etc.

Furthermore, work must be carried out in compliance with current by-laws as well as the National Building Code of Canada 2005 (2008 transfer) and other applicable laws and regulations. The Town of Rosemère’s urban planning by-laws are available upon request.

Refer to the procedure by clicking on the project you wish to undertake, based on the nature of the work. It should be noted that any application for a permit or certificate requires a proxy duly signed by the property’s owner.

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Permit applications


Permits are required for the following work:

  • Cadastral transactions
  • Construction, conversions, repairs, extensions or additions to accessory or main buildings
    • Permits are required for building renovations or a new construction if the cost of work exceeds $3,000.
    • Permits are also required, regardless of the cost of the work, for any modifications to a building’s structure, interior partition walls, windows, doors or exterior cladding.
  • Pools and spas.

Certificates of authorization are required for the following:

  • Installation of temporary structures (exceptions: above-ground, collapsable pools under 50 cm (20 inches) in depth and structures used to hold a garage sale)
  • Demolition of all or part of a structure or a building 
  • Soil excavation, landscaping, installation of fencing, low walls or protective screens, cutting or filling, the creation of off-street parking (if not already covered by a construction permit)
  • Work of any kind on a riverbank or shoreline, or in a flood zone
  • Installation of a septic system or a drinking water supply system (if not already covered by a construction permit)
  • Cutting down, over-pruning, topping or pollarding trees
  • Commercial occupancy (new business, change of occupant, changes to the square footage of the premises)
  • Construction, installation, relocation, modification or repair of a sign

  1. Why permits or certificates are needed
    There are many reasons that a permit or certificate may be required when undertaking construction or renovation work. These include keeping buildings and their occupants safe; preserving local heritage and protecting wetlands and shorelines; and ensuring a harmonious mix of architectural styles and land uses. Non-compliance with by-laws may incur civil and criminal penalties, so be sure to check whether your project requires a permit or certificate before getting started.

  2. Assistance from the Urban Planning Department
    Check whether any standards apply to your work and whether a permit or certificate is required to ensure you understand the applicable by-laws. The Urban Planning Department can support you throughout the permit or a certificate application process. Reading the by-laws is a crucial step to ensure your work goes smoothly. Visit our website to consult the by-laws or go to the permits counter at town hall.

  3. Preparing the required documents
    Depending on the type of project and applicable legislation, you may be asked to provide plans that have been signed and stamped by a professional such as an architect or engineer.

  4. Filing your application
    You can file your application and pay the non-refundable application fee online or at the permits counter. Please note that other fees may arise during processing, and other permits or certificates may become necessary (e.g., if it is determined that tree removal is required). Be sure to provide two copies of all required documents if submitting a paper application. Missing documents will cause processing delays.

  5. Application review process
    Your application will be reviewed taking all relevant by-laws into account (e.g., zoning, construction, Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program – SPAIP, demolition, housing development). If required, the National Building Code of Canada will also be consulted to ensure compliance with construction and safety standards.
    If the application is subject to a discretionary tool (e.g., in the case of SPAIP or demolition), additional analysis will be performed. In such cases, a recommendation from the Urban Planning Advisory Committee (UPAC) will be required, and a resolution to approve or reject the project will be adopted during a Town Council meeting. It can take anywhere from two to five months after filing an application to obtain a permit or certificate via this process.
    Note that at any point of the review process, you may be asked to make corrections (which may involve submitting additional plans and paying fees), and this may lead to delays.

  6. Issuance of a permit or certificate
    Once your application has been thoroughly reviewed and it has been determined that your project meets all the requirements, the permit or certificate will be issued.

  7. Starting work
    You may not commence demolition or any other work until you have been issued the permit. All work must then be completed by the stipulated deadline. Your permit must be posted at the work site. If you need to extend your permit, be sure to do so before it expires. Please note that additional fees will apply. Any modifications to approved plans will require new authorization.

  8. Inspection of work
    In order to ensure that work complies with the applicable by-laws, an inspector may conduct an inspection at any time. If the work is found to be non-compliant, a notice of violation will be issued with a list of required corrective measures. If the corrective measures are not implemented by the indicated deadline, a statement of offence (and fine) will be issued.





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