On August 14, 2023, the Côte Saint-Luc City Council adopted the first draft by-law no. 2593-1 to amend the Construction By-Law, adding provisions pertaining to solid fuel burning, renovictions, and noise related to mechanical equipment.
About
The purposes of this amendment are:
- To diminish our city’s impact on the air quality by proposing measures to reduce the number of people who burn solid fuels to heat their homes, and to exert a better control over the transition towards more modern and efficient heating equipment by regulating their installation and replacement.
- To introduce measures to ensure tenants are protected from renovictions, namely by requiring that landlords provide a written proof that tenants affected by construction or repair work have agreed to temporarily relocate or vacate their dwelling.
- To propose mitigation measures and to reduce nuisances related to noise generated by mechanical equipment installed outside of a building, such as power generators, pool equipment, heating, ventilation, and cooling units, etc.
- To clarify the wording of the original by-law and correct any inconsistencies that have been identified since its adoption.
Documents
Public notices
- August 23, 2023: Public consultation: Draft by-law 2593-1 (PDF)
Resolutions
- August 14, 2023: 230827 – Notice of motion – First draft by-law no. 2593-1 (PDF)
- August 14, 2023: 230828 – First draft by-law no. 2593-1 (PDF)
By-laws
- August 14, 2023: First draft by-law (PDF Format, 120 KB)
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 | Aug. 14, 2023 |
| Public consultation meeting on 1st draft by-law | September 11, 2023 |
| Adoption of second draft by-law | October 16, 2023, or later. |
| Public notice announcing the possibility of a referendum | TBD |
| Opening of registry | Max. 8 days after the public notice |
| Referendum approval process (if applicable) | TBD |
| Final adoption of the by-law | TBD |
| Entry into force of the by-law | After compliance certificate is issued |
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.
Comments
For more information
City of Côte Saint-Luc, Urban Planning Division
514-485-6800 • [email protected]