Balconies, galleries, and platforms
You will find relevant information on this page if you are thinking about building a terrace, balcony, gallery, portico or porch.
Certificate of authorization
A certificate of authorization is required to install a terrace, a balcony, a portico, or a porch on your property.
Any addition or renovation that changes the façade or that is visible from the street requires a building permit and must be subject to the Siting & Architectural Integration Plan (SAIP) process. For further details, please see the “Renovations and Extensions” pamphlet.
When making a request, you must submit two copies of the following:
- Duly completed permit and/or certificate application form (in French);
- The certificate of location prepared by a land surveyor showing the distances between the planned structure and the property lines;
- A plan showing the materials to be used and the height of the structure;
- A layout plan, with levels;
- A plan of the structure;
- Contractor’s contact information;
- Work schedule;
- Cost of the work.
Procedure
The steps are as follows:
- Before the file can be evaluated, the request must be signed and paid for, and all the required documentation must be completed.
- Your request will then be reviewed. Due to the high volume of permit requests, we are unable to provide an exact processing time.When you submit your request, an estimate of the time it will take will be provided.
- The inspector will issue the certificate of authorization.
Cost of a certificate of authorization
The cost of a certificate of authorization depends on the nature of the work involved. Consult the price list for all the details.
Please refer to the Territorial development page to know all the provisions of the urban planning by-laws in force on the territory of the Ville de Saint-Lambert.