Store objects on private property
In most boroughs, it is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of residential and commercial buildings. Examples of objects include camper-trailers, waste containers, and merchandise for sale. Learn about the conditions that apply in your area.
Recreational equipment, such as boats, canoes and camper-trailers, must be stored in the side yard or backyard of a home or business.
Waste containers, which are often used by restaurants or businesses, must be placed in the side yard or backyard as well. Containers for construction debris are temporarily permitted along a façade when a work permit has been issued.
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It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer
Applicable conditions
- Objects can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
It is prohibited to use a non-compliant stove or fireplace. Please be sure to comply with the applicable standards.
Communication channels
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.
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Legislation
It is prohibited to store any type of object or fuelwood in a yard along the façade of a building.
Applicable conditions
- Cords of fuelwood can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building, less than 0.3 m from the property.
- Cords must be stacked no higher than 1.5 m.
- For fire safety reasons, the cord of wood must not block doors or windows.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation
Communication channels
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.
Second floor
Montréal, QC H1J 2E9
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer
Applicable conditions
- Items can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
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Legislation
Storing certains items is permitted along the façade of a building, under a stoop, a porch, a balcony or a veranda. The storage space must be:
- Hidden by an opaque barrier or lattice, or a thick hedge.
- Locked if it contains sharp equipment or materials, such as pruning shears, a lawnmower, boards with nails, etc.
The following materials are prohibited:
- Flammable products
- Food
Storage in side yards or backyards
- A maximum of three cords of fuelwood, each measuring 1.5 m3, can be stored in the side yard of a building, at a minimum distance of 1.2 m from the front yard.
- Cords must be stacked no higher than 1.2 m.
- Each piece of wood must be no longer than 0.6 m.
- The wood must be stacked without blocking doors and windows.
- The wood must not be left in a loose pile on the property.
Recreational vehicles
A recreational vehicle or a pleasure boat can be stored for a maximum of eight months, if:
- The vehicle or boat is no more than 7.2 metres in length.
- The vehicle or boat is not inhabited.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H8S 2N4
Legislation
Storing certain items and fuelwood in yards along the façade of a home is not recommended, but is tolerated.
Applicable conditions
- In all cases, items must be placed in a way that doesn’t block doors, windows or building exits.
- Cords of wood must be stored under the staircase leading to the ground-floor entrance.
- Snowmobiles, trailers, camper-trailers and boats can be stored along the façade and in the side yard of a building between May 1 and October 15.
If objects are piled up in the backyard or the side yard of a building, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer.
Applicable conditions
- Objects can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If the objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
Information
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.
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer.
Applicable conditions
- Objects can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
Information
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.
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain items outdoors.
Please contact the permit counter for further details.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H9C 1G9
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer.
Applicable conditions
- Objects can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If the objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
Information
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.
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain items and fuelwood in the yard along the façade of a residential or commercial building.
Storage standards vary, depending on the type of building. Please contact the permit counter for further details concerning the applicable conditions.
Storage in a side yard or a backyard
Storing fuelwood for residential use is permitted between September 15 and April 30, providing that the following conditions are met:
- Three cords of wood measuring a maximum total volume of 4 m3 are permitted and must be placed at least 0.60 m from the property limit.
- The wood must be stacked no higher than 1.55 m.
- The wood must be stacked in well ordered cords and hidden behind an opaque screen, preferably composed of plants.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H1H 1S4
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain items outdoors, such as motor vehicles that are not driveable.
Please contact the permit counter for further details concerning restrictions.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H2V 1K9
It is prohibited to store certain items along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Waste containers
- Recreational equipment, such as boats, canoes, cars mounted on blocks, and camper-trailers
- Play modules
- Mechanical equipment
- Propane tanks weighing more than 9.1 kg
- Trailers
Authorized:
- Fuelwood for residential use
- Swings
- Basketball hoops (must not encroach on the road)
Fuelwood
Storing fuelwood in permitted in residential areas, but certain conditions apply:
- Maximum volume of 1.6 m3
- Maximum height of 1.22 m
- Maximum length of 2.44 m
- Maximum depth of 50 cm
The maximum amount permitted in a side yard or a backyard is 6 m3.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
Communication channels
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
If objects are piled up in the side yard or backyard of a building, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
Please contact the permit counter for further details.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer
- Trailers and support racks for small watercraft
Applicable conditions
- Objects can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If the objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
Communication channels
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.
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment
Applicable conditions
- Objects must be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
- If the objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 1.85 m.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
It is prohibited to store recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer, on a residential property.
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H4M 2M7
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe, a snowmobile, or a camper-trailer.
Applicable conditions
Items can be stored in the backyard or side yard of a building.
If your building is located at the corner of two streets, please contact the permit counter to find out what conditions apply to your situation.
Fuelwood
Storing fuelwood in the side yard or backyard of a residential building is permitted, but the following conditions apply:
- Maximum of three cords
- Maximum height of 1.8 m
Communication channels
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.
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain items outdoors.
Please contact the permit counter for further details.
Communication channels
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.
Suite 109
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a building.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-traile
Objects can be stored in the side yard or backyard of a building, but certain conditions apply. Please contact the permit counter for further details.
Commercial buildings
It is prohibited to store any merchandise outdoors, except flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables.
Communication channels
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.
17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
Legislation
It is prohibited to store certain objects along the façade of a home or a business.
Examples:
- Cord of fuelwood
- Waste container
- Recreational equipment, such as a boat, a canoe or a camper-trailer
- Mechanical equipment
Storing objects is permitted in the side yard or backyard of a building, under certain conditions. If objects are piled up, the pile must be no higher than 2 m.
Please contact the permit counter for information on the applicable conditions.
Commercial buildings
It is prohibited to store any merchandise outdoors, except flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables.
Communication channels
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.
Suite 111
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
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