Renew a permit to build a parklet on public property

Last updated February 6, 2024
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Do you hold a permit to build a parklet in front of your establishment? Would you like to renew it? Learn how to renew your 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.

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The permit to build a parklet on public property must be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

Expect to wait two to four weeks for your application to be processed.

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

Required documents

  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million (minimum)
    • 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.
  • plan and sectional view of the proposed parklet, including complete technical data

In the event of a change to the initial plan or a change in permit holder, it is possible that your renewal will be considered a new application. If such is the case, you must pay the application processing fee.

Communication channels

The permit to build a parklet on public property must be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

You must submit your application online, making sure to include the required documents along with your completed form.

Expect to wait 10 business days for your application to be processed

Please view thebuild a parklet on public property page to review the applicable standards.

Required documents

  • letter confirming that the parklet is same as the one built in the previous year and has the same operator
  • Two photos of the installations from the previous year (front and side views)

Renew

Online

Dans le formulaire, choisissez l’aménagement « placottoir ».

Complete the form (in French)

Legislation

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.

The permit to build a parklet on public property must be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

You can submit your application by e-mail.

Required documents

  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the parklet  
  • letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
  • authorization from the building owner 

If applicable:

  • power of attorney signed by the operator

Communication channels

By e-mail

[email protected]

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

The permit to build a parklet on public property must be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

You can submit your application by e-mail or at the permit counter, making sure to include the required documents along with your completed form.

Please view thebuild a parklet on public property page to review the applicable standards.

Required documents

  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the parklet 
  • letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
  • authorization from the building owner 

If applicable:

  • power of attorney signed by the operator
  • authorization from the owner of the adjacent building in case of encroachment

Apply

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

The permit to build a parklet on public property must be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

You can submit your application by e-mail or at the permit counter, making sure to include the required documents along with your completed form.

Please view thebuild a parklet on public property page to review the applicable standards.

Required documents

  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million (minimum) 
  • letter confirming that the parklet is the same as the one built in the previous year 
  • plan and sectional view of the new parklet, including complete technical data if changes have been made to the initial design

Depending on the nature of the changes, it is possible that your renewal will be considered a new application. If such is the case, you must pay the application processing fee.

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.

The permit to build a parklet on public property must be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

You can submit your application by e-mail or at the permit counter, making sure to include the required documents along with your completed form.

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

Communication channels

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

[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.

This service is not offered.

Please refer to the following page: Apply for a permit to build a parklet on public property.

The permit to build a parklet on public property can be renewed annually.

This procedure is free of charge.

You can submit your application by e-mail or mail, making sure to include the required documents along with your completed form.

Expect to wait two weeks for your application to be processed.

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

Document

Required documents

  • proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million (minimum)
  • authorization from the building owner 
  • plan and sectional view of the proposed new parklet, including complete technical data if changes have been made to the initial design

Depending on the nature of the changes, it is possible that your renewal will be considered a new application.

Communication channels

Division de la mobilité et de la planification

Permit counter – Ville-Marie
800 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est
ground floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8

This borough does not authorize parklets on public property.