By-Law to amend the Zoning By-Law No. 2217 of the City of Côte Saint-Luc in order to adjust norms pertaining to exterior siding materials, mechanical equipment, landscaping, ground cover, and other provisions

On September 11, 2023, the municipal council of Côte Saint-Luc adopted a first draft by-law amending Zoning By-law no. 2217, in order to adjust norms pertaining to exterior siding materials, mechanical equipment, landscaping, ground cover, and other provisions.

Goal

The purposes of this amendment are:

• To introduce new regulatory provisions that provide a better framework for work involving exterior siding and finishing materials, particularly when it comes to staining bricks and other masonry.
• To provide a better framework for the greening of properties, namely by improving the regulations and adjusting certain provisions relating to landscaping, artificial turf and pathways.
• To authorize backyard generators for residential uses, under certain conditions and mitigation measures that are specified in the by-law.
• To clarify the wording of the original by-law and to correct inconsistencies that have been identified.

By-Law Adoption & Approval Process

For the present by-law to come into effect, its adoption & approval process must follow the different steps prescribed by provincial laws, which are outlined below:

Step	Date
Notice of motion & adoption of first draft by-law	September 11, 2023
Public consultation meeting on 1st draft by-law	October 16, 2023
Adoption of second draft by-law	October 16, 2023
Public notice announcing the possibility of a referendum	November 1, 2023
Opening of registry	Max. 8 days after public notice – November 1, 2023 – 8:30 am to November 9, 2023 – 4:30 pm
Referendum approval process (if applicable)	Not applicable
Final adoption of the by-law	December 11, 2023
Entry into force of the by-law	After compliance certificate is issued – February 14, 2024

It should be noted that the proposed by-law contains provisions that are subject to referendum approval. For a referendum request to be valid, it must meet certain requirements, which will be outlined in a future public notice.