On January 15, 2024, the Côte Saint-Luc City Council adopted the draft by-law no. 2345-4 to amend the By-law governing the demolition of buildings to adjust certain provisions.
Goal
This amendment is mostly corrective in nature and is intended to clarify certain provisions, as well as to improve the overall administration and enforcement of the By-law by the Urban Planning Department. The main goals of this amendment are:
- To clarify and to update the terminology and definitions used in the By-law.
- To clarify which buildings and interventions are subject to authorization by the demolition committee.
- To clarify the required contents, documentation and information that must accompany an application for a certificate of authorization for demolition.
- To clarify and to adjust the provisions related to monetary guarantees.
- To clarify the wording of the original by-law and correct any inconsistencies that have been identified since its adoption.
Documents
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 draft by-law | January 15, 2024 |
| Public consultation meeting on draft by-law | February 12,2024 |
| Final adoption of the by-law | February 12, 2024, or later. |
| Entry into force of the by-law | TBD |
Pending the Council’s adoption of the By-law (final draft), the above-mentioned adjustments will be integrated into the Construction By-law no. 2593. It should be noted that the proposed amendment must go through a public consultation process as per Section 123 of the Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development (RLRQ, c. A-19.1). However, it may not be subject to approval by referendum of eligible voters.