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

The rules, in short

• One shed per lot, behind the house, at least 0.91 m (3 ft) from the side and rear lot lines. (art. 5-1-1 b))
• At most 9.29 m² (100 sq ft) and 3.05 m (10 ft) high; a detached shed must be at least 3.05 m from the house. (art. 5-1-1 b))
• One detached garage (detached or semi-detached single-family zones): at most 27.87 m² and 3.65 m high, at least 0.91 m from the side and rear lines and 3.05 m from the house. (art. 5-1-1 a))

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