Apply for a permit to build a parklet on public property

Last updated November 2, 2024
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Do you operate a business or represent an organization and want to build a parklet in front of your establishment in Montréal? Find out how to get a permit.

Before submitting your application, please make sure that you have all the required documents.

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This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

If you operate a business, manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

Please view the build a parklet on public property page to learn about applicable standards.

Annual rent

The owner of the establishment must pay the public property occupancy fee annually in order to operate the parklet.

This rent, set at a maximum of $100, is calculated by multiplying 15 per cent of the area occupied by the parklet on public property by the municipal assessment value per m2, based on the number of days of the occupancy.

Fee

Taxes are included

Type of fees

Amount

Engineering study fee

$350

Occupancy permit fee

$25

15% per year of the value of the occupied area in proportion to the number of days of occupation

Subject to a minimum annual fee of $100

Document

Required documents

  • Two copies of a professional quality plan showing the proposed occupancy
  • Proof of liability insurance
  • Proof that the applicant is the operator of the establishment for the requested occupancy
  • Proof that the operator is authorized by the owner to operate on public property
  • Certificate of occupancy from the establishment to which the parklet will be attached

Communication channels

Permit counter – LaSalle
55 Avenue Dupras
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8

By appointment only.

Legislation

If you operate a business, manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

You must send us an e-mail to check whether you are permitted to install a parklet in the desired location. Please include your contact information and the desired location in your e-mail. 

Once you have received confirmation that your application is admissible, you can fill out the online permit application form and attach all required documents.

Please view the build a parklet on public property page to learn about applicable standards.

You must renew your permit annually.

Fee

The technical review fee for the authorization of a new parklet is $706.00 plus taxes.

They will be invoiced after the end of the season.

Annual rent

There are no annual seasonal public property occupancy fees (rent) applied in the case of parklets.

Required documents

  • Proof of $2 million civil liability insurance rider, (one to two pages) that indicates the parklet is covered for the duration of the operating period and that designates the city as co-insured. The rider must also mention that the coverage cannot be canceled or reduced without 30 days notice to the relevant authority.
    • Full insurance policies will not be accepted. Only proof of insurance not exceeding 2 pages should be submitted.
    • Insurance policies that do not cover the entire period of occupancy and renewals during occupancy will be refused.
  • Professional-quality floor plan to scale, including:
    • the built facade of your establishment and the adjacent establishment, if applicable
    • the boundaries, dimensions and total area spanned by the proposed occupancy
    • the placement of the street furniture and the equipment belonging to various public utilities (lampposts, trees, garbage cans, etc.) within the occupancy area and around it up to a distance of 2 m 
    • the clearance areas prescribed by the by-law 
    • the height of the installation 
    • any other information required to ensure that the occupancy is compliant with the applicable municipal regulations
  • List of construction materials
  • Document demonstrating that the parklet will meet the borough’s qualitative criteria
  • Written consent from the owner of the adjacent building, if the parklet encroaches on the front of the building

Apply

Online

Request form (in French)

If you operate a business (other than a restaurant or a bar), manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

In order to do so, you must submit an application at the permit counter or by e-mail. This procedure is free of charge.

Please view the build a parklet on public property page to learn about the applicable standards.

Required documents

  • copy of the valid certificate of authorization for use
  • Three-dimensional scale plan showing the layout of the parklet
  • document proving that the applicant is the operator of the establishment attached to the parklet
  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, identifying “Ville de Montréal” as the co-insured party. This document can be provided after the permit application is approved

If applicable:

  • letter of authorization from the building owner
  • document authorizing the representative to act on behalf of the applicant

Apply

Online

Select the “parklet” option on the form.

You should receive your permit in about 30 days.

Complete the form (in French)

Legislation

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

If you operate a business (other than a restaurant or a bar), manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

In order to do so, you must:

  1. ensure that your establishment is located in an authorized zone by contacting the Accès Montréal office
  2. submit an application for a seasonal public property occupancy permit at the technical studies office, making sure to attach the required documents and pay the processing fee
  3. once your project is accepted, sign the letter of requirement and build your parklet in compliance with the applicable standards

You must renew your permit annually.

Fee

Taxes are included.

Type of fee

Amount

Processing fee

$826.60

Permit

$99.48

Annual rent

There are no annual fees (rent) applied to a periodic public property occupancy, except if your parklet is located on a parking lane.

If that is the case, you must pay a percentage of the real estate value of the area occupied by the parklet, calculated based on the number of days of occupancy between April 1 and October 31.

Required documents

  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million (minimum) 
  • professional-quality floor plan to scale
  • document demonstrating that the parklet will comply with the borough’s qualitative criteria
  • authorization from the building owner

If applicable:

  • power of attorney signed by the operator

Communication channels

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Point of service

Accès Montréal Office – Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
6854 Rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1

[email protected]

You can contact us at the following address: [email protected].

If you operate a business (other than a restaurant or a bar), manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

In order to do so, you must submit an application at the permit counter or by e-mail. This procedure is free of charge.

In addition, you will not be required to pay a processing fee or a rent for the seasonal public property occupancy.

You can submit your application at the permit counter or by e-mail.

Please view the build a parklet on public property page to learn about the applicable standards.

You must renew your permit annually.

Required documents

  • professional-quality floor plan to scale showing the dimensions, occupancy perimeter and location of adjacent street furniture (benches, fire hydrants, drains, traffic lights, etc.) and public trees
  • document proving that the applicant is the operator of the establishment attached to the parklet
  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid at the time of application for the permit and for the entire operating period of the parklet

If applicable:

  • written authorization from the building owner
  • written authorization from the owner of the adjacent building if there is encroachment
  • power of attorney signed by the operator

Apply

Permit counter – Montréal-Nord
4241 Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Montréal, QC H1H 1S4

If you operate a business (other than a restaurant or a bar), manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

This procedure is free of charge.

In addition, you will not be required to pay a processing fee or a rent for the seasonal public property occupancy.

You can submit your application at the permit counter or by e-mail.

Please view the build a parklet on public property page to learn about the applicable standards.

Required documents

  • scale plan showing the layout of the parklet
  • document proving that the applicant is the operator of the establishment attached to the parklet
  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, identifying “Ville de Montréal” as the co-insured party. This document can be provided after the permit application has been approved

If applicable:

  • letter of authorization from the building owner
  • document authorizing the representative to act on behalf of the applicant

Communication channels

Point of service

Permit counter – Outremont
1431 Avenue Van Horne, 2nd floor
Montréal, QC H2V 1K9

[email protected]

You can contact us at the following address: [email protected]

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

Parklets

If you operate a business (other than a restaurant or a bar), manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the sidewalk or the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

This procedure is free of charge. You will not be required to pay a processing fee or a rent for the seasonal public property occupancy.

You must renew your permit annually.

To get your permit, you must:

  • Submit an application by e-mail or at the permit counter.
  • Sign the release letter and the acceptance form and make sure to include the required documents.

Please view the Build a parklet on public property page to learn about the applicable standards and check your eligibility.

Pop-up terraces

Temporary (pop-up) terraces are permitted throughout the year, with certain conditions.

Documents

Required documents

Parklet

  • floor plan to scale
  • layout plan showing the location of the parklet in relation to street furniture, the road and the sidewalk
  • photos of the premises (facade and sidewalk)
  • illustrations of the furniture, railings and planters
  • signed release letter
  • signed acceptance form concerning the requirements

Pop-up terrace

  • photos of the premises (façade et and sidewalk) and illustrations of the furniture
  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace. You will be asked to provide it when your application is reviewed, before the permit is issued

If applicable:

  • power of attorney signed by the operator

Communication channels

Permit counter – Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
5650 Rue D'Iberville
Second floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

The permit to apply for a parklet is free of charge.

Before you install your parklet:

Required documents

  • Proof that you operate the establishment and that the owner authorizes you to install a parklet, or proof you are the owner of the establishment 
  • A plan to-scale, showing the proposed design and details (materials, height, colour, location of vegetation, distance from street furniture, etc.) 
  • Elevation plan with details 
  • Details about protective planters if the site is not on a pedestrianized street

Communication channels

Permit counter – Verdun
4555 Rue de Verdun
Suite 109
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4

If you operate a business (other than a bar), manage an organization or represent a group of merchants and you want to build a parklet on the road, you must get a seasonal public property occupancy permit.

The permit is free of charge.

In order to get your permit, you must:

  • submit an application by e-mail or mail, making sure to include the required documents
  • once your project is approved, build your parklet in compliance with the required standards

Expect to wait two weeks to receive your permit.

Please view the build a parklet on public property page to learn about applicable standards.

You can renew your permit annually.

Annual rent

There are no annual seasonal public property occupancy fees (rent) applied in the case of parklets.

Document

Required documents

  • Proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million (minimum) 
  • Professional-quality floor plan to scale, including:
    • the built facade of your establishment and the adjacent establishment, if applicable
    • the boundaries, dimensions and total area spanned by the proposed occupancy
    • the placement of the street furniture and the equipment belonging to various public utilities (lampposts, trees, garbage cans, etc.) within the occupancy area and around it up to a distance of 2 m 
    • the clearance areas prescribed by the by-law 
    • the height of the installation 
    • any other information required to ensure that the occupancy is compliant with the applicable municipal regulations

Communication channels

Bureau Accès Montréal

Division de la mobilité et de la planification
800, boul. De Maisonneuve Est, 17e étage
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.