Want to operate a bar, a restaurant, or a tourist or industrial establishment? Want to start a commercial or professional activity? You are required to get an occupancy permit.

Special construction, modification or occupancy projects are designed to allow for work that fall outside urban planning by-laws. They are particularly useful for large or complex projects.

Want to install a temporary pedestrian shelter? Most boroughs do not require that you get a permit to install one. However, you must observe certain regulations when you install this type of winter shelter. Find out what you need to do, depending on the borough in which you live.

Do you own a rental building and want to get an exemption from the prohibition on conversion? Learn how to apply for an exemption.

Want to install a temporary car shelter? You do not need a permit, but must observe certain regulations when you install this type of winter shelter. Find out what you need to do, depending on the borough in which you live.

Want to build a terrace in your yard? Repair the stoop at your condo? In order to renovate or replace protruding elements, you must comply with the applicable regulations in your borough, and in most cases, you will require a permit.

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