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2024-05-02

LIFT of the Boil-Water Advisory - April 29

Please note that the boil water notice issued on April 29 concerning certain addresses on Boulevard Hymus and rue Claude-Jodoin is now lifted.
Home Deck

Deck

Patio? Balcony? Porch? Deck? – or just some kind of ancillary!

Construction work that is properly planned is much easier to carry out …

During this health crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Town of Kirkland would like to remind you that it is possible to make an online permit request for a deck/patio/balcony.

Simply use the Request Online System to submit your request. All required documents to be attached must be scanned as photos of the documents will not be accepted. For all other requests, residents must contact the Urban Planning Department by email at [email protected].

Before building a balcony or a deck on your property or replacing an existing one, you must get a certificate of authorization from the Urban Planning Department, at a cost of $50. The request must be accompanied by a copy of the property’s certificate of location, clearly indicating the dimensions of the structure and its planned location, as well as its distance from the house and the property lines.

 
Learn about the applicable regulations
 
Article 5.7b) of Zoning By-law No 90-58 sets out the applicable provisions for building a structure that is referred to as a “balcony”, “porch”, “patio” or “deck” but which is referred to in the By-Law as a “deck”, as per the following definition:
“… any surface meant for outdoor activities and which is located more than 45 cm (18") above an imaginary plane which raises from the right of way of the street on which the building fronts towards the back of the property with a slope of 2%.”

Applicable regulatory requirements


Minimum Distances 
 
An ancillary to an above-ground pool or not shall only be installed in the rear setback and must respect the following minimum distances:
  • from any side property line: 2.0m (6.6’)
  • from any rear property line : 4.5m (14.76’)
  • from any dwelling : 0m (0’)
Other applicable provisions
 
In accordance with Article 5.10 of the same by-law, storage of items on balconies other than outdoor furniture required for use on such balcony is prohibited.

Questions?

The Urban Planning Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with the planning By-law and can help you better understand its requirements.

The Department can be reached during regular business hours in person at the Town Hall’s Urban Planning desk or by calling 514 694-4100.
An information request can also be sent online throught the Requests on Line system which can be accessed at tny time throught the Town’s website.