Do you need a permit for a pool in Côte Saint-Luc?

The rules, in short

• The outer edge of the pool must be at least 1.52 m (5 ft) from every lot line, and away from the house by at least the depth of its foundations (unless an engineer certifies otherwise). (art. 5-1-1 c))
• A pool is allowed only in the rear yard or side yard. (City page "Private pools" (art. 4-4-2 g) of the by-law))
• A fence at least 1.82 m (6 ft) and at most 2.43 m (8 ft) high around the pool, at least 1.22 m from the pool's edge, with at most 100 mm of clearance underneath. (art. 8-4)
• Equipment (filter, heat pump) must be at least 1.22 m (4 ft) from the outer edge of the pool. (City page "Private pools")
• The wooden deck of an above-ground pool must be at least 2 m from the side and rear lines; a damage deposit is required for an in-ground pool. (art. 5-1-1 d); City page "Private pools")

Summary by Radar Foncier, in our own words: the official French text of the by-law, linked above, prevails.

Applying in Côte Saint-Luc

• Processing time: Up to 30 days for minor work (pool, shed, interior renovations) once the application is complete; currently longer because of high volume
• Cost: Outdoor structures (balconies, fences, garden sheds, pools): $75 per application + $11 per $1,000 of work, $150 minimum, plus a $2,500 to $5,000 deposit for damage to City property
• Urban planning department: 514 485-6800
• Permits on the municipality's website