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Sheds, Garages, and Carports

A building permit must be obtained before proceeding with such a project, and established standards and guidelines must be respected.

Dimensions of a garage or carport:

  • Maximum height: 4.5 metres
  • Minimum length: 6 metres
  • Minimum width: 3.3 metres
  • Maximum surface area : 56 square metres

Dimensions of a garden shed:

  • Maximum height: 3.7 metres (1 storey)
  • Maximum surface area: 19 square metres

The total area of ancillary buildings (detached garage, carport, sheds, greenhouse, gazebo, pool cover) must not exceed 10% of the total area of the land. Furthermore, only one of each type of such buildings is permitted per property.

Note: The installation of a prefabricated garden shed does not require a building permit, but it must be installed at a minimum distance of 0.6 metre from a rear or lateral property line.

Click here to view the pamphlet on attached accessory buildings.
Click here to view the pamphlet on detached accessory buildings.

Information: 514 633-4084

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THE CITY

Sheds, Garages, and Carports

A building permit must be obtained before proceeding with such a project, and established standards and guidelines must be respected.

Dimensions of a garage or carport:

  • Maximum height: 4.5 metres
  • Minimum length: 6 metres
  • Minimum width: 3.3 metres
  • Maximum surface area : 56 square metres

Dimensions of a garden shed:

  • Maximum height: 3.7 metres (1 storey)
  • Maximum surface area: 19 square metres

The total area of ancillary buildings (detached garage, carport, sheds, greenhouse, gazebo, pool cover) must not exceed 10% of the total area of the land. Furthermore, only one of each type of such buildings is permitted per property.

Note: The installation of a prefabricated garden shed does not require a building permit, but it must be installed at a minimum distance of 0.6 metre from a rear or lateral property line.

Click here to view the pamphlet on attached accessory buildings.
Click here to view the pamphlet on detached accessory buildings.

Information: 514 633-4084

Administrative Structure
Administrative Structure
Amendments to the Urban Planning Master Plan and By-laws
Amendments to the Urban Planning Master Plan and By-laws
Announcements
Announcements
Budget and Financial Information
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Committees of the Council
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Contracts and Contract Management
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Council Meetings
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Council Members
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Dorval Citizen Participation
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Message from the Mayor
Message from the Mayor
Mission and Values of the City
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Municipal By-Laws
Municipal By-Laws

Sheds, Garages, and Carports

A building permit must be obtained before proceeding with such a project, and established standards and guidelines must be respected.

Dimensions of a garage or carport:

  • Maximum height: 4.5 metres
  • Minimum length: 6 metres
  • Minimum width: 3.3 metres
  • Maximum surface area : 56 square metres

Dimensions of a garden shed:

  • Maximum height: 3.7 metres (1 storey)
  • Maximum surface area: 19 square metres

The total area of ancillary buildings (detached garage, carport, sheds, greenhouse, gazebo, pool cover) must not exceed 10% of the total area of the land. Furthermore, only one of each type of such buildings is permitted per property.

Note: The installation of a prefabricated garden shed does not require a building permit, but it must be installed at a minimum distance of 0.6 metre from a rear or lateral property line.

Click here to view the pamphlet on attached accessory buildings.
Click here to view the pamphlet on detached accessory buildings.

Information: 514 633-4084

Administrative Structure
Administrative Structure
Amendments to the Urban Planning Master Plan and By-laws
Amendments to the Urban Planning Master Plan and By-laws
Announcements
Announcements
Budget and Financial Information
Budget and Financial Information
City Profile
City Profile
Committees of the Council
Committees of the Council
Contracts and Contract Management
Contracts and Contract Management
Council Meetings
Council Meetings
Council Members
Council Members
Dorval Citizen Participation
Dorval Citizen Participation
Electoral Districts
Electoral Districts
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets
History
History
Maps
Maps
Message from the Mayor
Message from the Mayor
Mission and Values of the City
Mission and Values of the City
Municipal By-Laws
Municipal By-Laws
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