Committees

The Planning Advisory Committee (usually designated by its French acronym, CCU) is mandated by the Town Council to make recommendations concerning construction or renovation projects to be carried out on its territory.

CCU members meet every two weeks, according to a precise schedule, to study requests submitted in matters of urban planning and development. 

The recommendations and opinions resulting from these studies give the Town Council greater decision-making power with regard to land-use planning and administration, notably in terms of minor exemptions, Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (commonly referred to by its French acronym, PIIA) and construction projects, among others.

In a few words, the CCU:

• Carries out studies and assists Council in the development its urban planning policy;
• Considers all written requests to modify urban regulations submitted by Council and submit a report of its findings to Council;
• Studies requests for permits and certificates in light of the objectives and criteria contained in the Town’s Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program;
• Studies any request for minor variances and make recommendations regarding such variances to Council.

The committee may also make other recommendations regarding urban planning, zoning, subdivision and construction, such as Council may request.

In Quebec, to oversee the planning and development within their jurisdictions, Towns and cities can adopt several types of urban planning bylaws. The Town of Mont Royal adopted a PIIA in 2003 to ensure the preservation and development of architecture and landscaping in harmony with the heritage inspired by the garden city movement.

What role does the CCU play in approving projects subject to the PIIA? Listen to the following clip to find out.

The Town of Mount Royal's PIIA is not intended to restrict creativity or originality by imposing solutions modelled on the architecture of the past. Rather, it serves to ensure and support the development of architecture that harmonizes with the specific character that defines Town of Mount Royal and its heritage.

Here are some examples of projects demonstrating compliance with the criteria and objectives of the PIIA.

CCU Members

The CCU is made up of elected municipal officials, professionals and an appointed citizen. As of October 2020, the members of the CCU are:

• Co-Chairs: Daniel Pilon and Caroline Decaluwe
• Professionals: Carmen Di Ioa, Luc Trudeau, Roula Heubri, Lidia Minicucci
• Appointed citizen: Annie Turgeon

 Learn more about CCU (French only)

The Demolition Review Committee is made up of three members of the Municipal Council, and is responsible for reviewing demolition certificate applications submitted to the Urban Planning and Development Division. 

At meetings convened by the Town Clerk, this committee delivers a motivated acceptance or refusal decision on the applications submitted, and follows up with the Urban Planning and Development Division and the Town Council.

Before reaching a decision on a demolition application, the committee considers a number of elements, such as:

• any reports and documents submitted by the owner that provide evidence of the state of the building, the reasons for the demolition and the cost of restoring the building;
• the report prepared by the professional hired by the Town;
• the preliminary program for reusing the land;
• the condition of the building, the deterioration of the architectural appearance, aesthetic character or quality of life of the surrounding environment, and the cost of restoration;
• any objections received;
• when the building has one or more dwelling units, the harm caused to tenants, the housing needs in the area and the possibility of relocating tenants;
• any other relevant criterion.

Learn more

Our By-law No. 1435 Governing the Demolition of Immovables details all the steps in obtaining your demolition permit and explains the path your application will follow.

List of the authorizations to demolish since 2018*

*The list is updated periodically.

Would you like to apply for a demolition certificate? 

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