Westmount
Do you need a permit for a pool in Westmount?
A certificate of authorization is required to build or install a pool (By-law 1634, s. 47, 17°).
Permit requiredThe rules, in short
- Above-ground and portable outdoor pools are prohibited. (art. 6.1.7)
- An outdoor pool must be at least 2.44 m (8 ft) from every lot line. (art. 6.1.1)
- Allowed in the rear or side yard; in the front yard only on a through lot of more than 1,150 m², behind the building line. (art. 6.1.1)
- Enclosure at least 1.2 m high, with nothing to climb on, letting through no object larger than 10 cm, and a self-closing, self-latching gate; a hedge does not count as an enclosure. (art. 6.1.3)
- A clear area of at least 1.22 m all around the pool, with a non-slip surface 1.22 m wide on at least 60% of its perimeter. (art. 6.1.5)
- Meet Hydro Westmount's clearance requirements for overhead wires. (art. 6.1.2)
Summary by Radar Foncier, in our own words: the official French text of the by-law, linked above, prevails.
Applying in Westmount
- Urban planning department: 514 989-5219
- Permits on the municipality's website
Other projects in Westmount
Pool elsewhere: Côte Saint-Luc, Dorval, Gatineau, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Version française de cette page
Source: Zoning By-law 1303 (administrative consolidation up to By-law 1641; accessory dwelling units: By-law 1657), French version, checked on October 25, 2026. Plain-English summary: the official French text prevails, and a by-law can change. Confirm with the Westmount urban planning department before buying materials. Radar Foncier is an independent service, not affiliated with the municipality.
Radar Foncier in English. Permits and rules for Québec homeowners; the full site and the reports are in French. Version française