{"id":1543,"date":"2014-04-07T12:54:04","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T16:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/64.86.221.130\/~sutton\/?page_id=1543"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T17:39:48","slug":"application-for-permit-or-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/en\/application-for-permit-or-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Permit and Certificate Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p>A permit or certificate is a document issued by the Town of Sutton that grants the legal authorization to undertake a project in accordance with the applicable regulations.<br \/>A municipal authorization (permit, certificate of authorization or certificate of occupancy) is required for several types of projects, including the construction or renovation of a main or accessory building, the installation of a deck, a swimming pool, signage, landscaping, tree felling, or for any other project.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tFiling of applications\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tNew! Online application portal \t<\/h3>\n\t<p>On September 30, 2025, the Town of Sutton launched a new, fully online portal for permit and certificate applications to facilitate and expedite their processing. For the time being, only a few permits and certificates can be applied for through this portal, but the goal is for all applications to eventually go through it. <\/p>\n<p>This portal is a new, fast and user-friendly service that allows you to submit a permit application online, attach all required documents, track the processing of your application in real time, and pay the related fees, all without having to travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Only the permit or certificate applications listed opposite may be submitted through this new portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tResidential trees felling\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tMain Building Extension\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tAccess Lane (Driveway)\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tConstruction of an Accessory Building\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tConstruction of a Main Building\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tDigging and Filling words (Soil Reworking)\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tSeptic system\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tHousing Development (Lotissement, in French only)\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tWells and Geothermal\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tCulvert (Driveway Entrance)\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tMain Building Renovation\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.edemandes.com\/fr\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNEW &#8211; Submit your application online via the portal!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Guidelines for Completing an Online Permit or Certificate Application<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Make sure to complete all the steps;<\/li>\n<li>Some fields are mandatory while others are optional. Pay close attention to those that are mandatory (an asterisk appears next to these fields). If a mandatory field is not completed, you will not be able to proceed to the next step;  <\/li>\n<li>Be sure to provide all the required mandatory documents. If you do not have all the required documents, it will be impossible to submit your application; <\/li>\n<li>A tracking number will be provided (at the top right): <strong>be sure to note this number<\/strong>. It will allow you to access your application later; <\/li>\n<li>If you do not receive an email confirming receipt of your application, check your &#8220;<strong>Junk Mail<\/strong>&#8221; folder before contacting the Urban and Land-Use Planning Department;<\/li>\n<li>You will receive an email informing you that the invoice has been issued. <strong>Pay the permit fee upon receipt of the invoice<\/strong>, as no permit can be issued before payment is received. Note that for paper permits, payment is required before the application is reviewed. <\/li>\n<li>Once you have made the online payment, an email will be sent to you confirming that the permit has been issued. You will then be able to download the PDF version of your permit from your online application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please also note that work cannot begin until you have received your permit, which must be posted for the entire duration of the work.<\/p>\n<h5>Message to Co-Owners:<\/h5>\n<p>If you are completing the application as a co-owner, it is possible that the address appearing at <strong>Step 1<\/strong> will be:<br \/>&#8220;0, rue z\u00e9ro in Sutton&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the case, please enter your actual address at Step 2 of the online application, since no changes can be made to these fields at Step 1. This fictitious address was added temporarily because the address of certain co-owners was not entered at the same time as that of the owner in the taxation database. <\/p>\n<p>We invite you to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/en\/address-change\/\">Change of Address form<\/a>, available on the website under Public Services\/Services for Resident\/Address Change, indicating in the comments that you wish to correct your address as a co-owner.<\/p>\n<p>We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in updating our database.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tFiling of Applications by Email or on Paper\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>For applications that are not yet available on the new online application portal, or if you are unable to apply online, you will find below the forms to be completed according to the type of application, as well as the required documents.<\/p>\n<h5>\n\t\t\tPDF Forms:\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DEMANDE-DE-PERMIS-bilingue.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTree Felling (Residential) (in French only) On the Portal\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Formulaire-certificat-autorisation-abattage-arbres-MRC-2023.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication to Cut Down Trees for Commercial or Large Aareas Use (in French only)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Formulaire-Demande-hebergement-touristique-2024-09-16.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication for a Tourist Accommodation Certificate\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Formulaire-Demande-de-certification-autorisation-occupation-commerciale-2023-11-16.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommercial Occupation Certificate (in French only)<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Formulaire-de-demande-de-derogation-mineure.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication for Minor Exemption (in French only)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Formulaire-de-demande-de-permis-occupation-du-domaine-public.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication for a Permit to Occupy the Public Domain (in French only)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DEMANDE-DE-PERMIS-bilingue.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication for a General Permit or a Certificate of Authorization (in French only)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DEMANDE_PERMIS_LOTISSEMENT-FR.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication for a Subdivision Permit (in French only) On the Portal\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Applications by Email<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Permit or certificate applications that cannot be submitted online should preferably be sent by email.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete and save the form related to the type of proposed work. For a given project, multiple forms may be required (e.g., for a new construction with a septic system and a well, three (3) forms will be required);  <\/li>\n<li>Send your application in a single email to <strong>urbanisme@sutton.ca<\/strong>, including:\n<ul>\n<li>the completed and signed form;<\/li>\n<li>all required documents. Also ensure the quality (high resolution) of the documents sent so that the information is legible; <\/li>\n<li>Important! An <strong>incomplete<\/strong> application cannot be accepted and processing time will be delayed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to you by email, and you will be informed of the amount payable and the payment terms. Payment of the application must be made before the application is reviewed (note that, for applications processed in the portal, payment is required at the time the permit or certificate is issued). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Applications Submitted in Paper Format<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If you are unable to send your application by email, please submit your documents in paper format by mail or drop them off at Town Hall reception.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can obtain the forms directly at the Town Hall reception. For a given project, multiple forms may be required (e.g., for a new construction with a septic system and a well, three (3) forms are required);  <\/li>\n<li>You must submit a complete application, including the form and all required documents. Plans and other documents must not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. Also ensure the quality (high resolution) of the documents provided so that the information is legible.<br \/>Important!   An <strong>incomplete<\/strong> application cannot be accepted and processing time will be delayed.<\/li>\n<li>Send everything by mail to the attention of the Urban and Land-Use Planning Department at 11, rue Principale Sud, Sutton (Qu\u00e9bec) J0E 2K0, or submit your application directly at the Town Hall reception.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We will then inform you of the payment terms. Payment of the application must be made before it can be reviewed (note that, for applications processed in the portal, payment is required at the time the permit or certificate is issued). <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">What Happens Once the Application Is Submitted?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li>Once the application has been submitted, you will receive confirmation of its receipt along with the invoice for the permit or certificate fee. Please note that complete applications are processed in the order they are received. However, if documents are missing and the application cannot be opened, we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the missing items. In addition, if the inspector responsible for your file requires further information, they will contact you.  <\/li>\n<li>Upon receipt of all required documents, the inspector will proceed with the review of your application.<\/li>\n<li>Once the review is complete and payment has been received, the inspector will proceed with issuing the permit or certificate of authorization. <strong>No permit or certificate of authorization will be issued if you do not pay your invoice.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When the permit or certificate of authorization is issued, you will receive an email or a phone call explaining the procedure for collecting it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProcessing Times for Permits and Certificates\t<\/h2>\n\t<strong>To avoid delaying your project, prepare yourself in advance!<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you have a project planned for the summer, start the process in the spring.\n\t<p><strong>The processing times for permit and certificate applications, from the submission of a complete application to the issuance of the permit or certificate, may vary depending on the situation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 to 16 weeks if the permit or certificate application must be reviewed by the Planning and Sustainable Development Advisory Committee (PSDAC) and approved by Town Council, or when modifications are required to the submitted documents. Examples: site planning and architectural integration plan (PIIA in French), minor exemption, conditional use, etc. <\/li>\n<li><strong>6 to 8 weeks<\/strong> for complex permit or certificate applications. Examples: new construction, expansion, major renovation, etc. <\/li>\n<li><strong>4 to 6 weeks<\/strong> for simpler permit or certificate applications. Examples: pool, accessory building, change of use, minor renovation, etc. <\/li>\n<li><strong>1 to 7 business days<\/strong> to receive a response to a voicemail or email, due to the high volume of messages. Please note that all calls and emails are returned. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to note that these timelines are provided for information purposes only. Processing time may be longer depending on the complexity of the application and the number of files being processed. However, the processing time may also be shorter if the file does not present any particular difficulties and if the application is submitted during a less busy period of the year.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications are processed in the order they are received.<\/strong> Once you have received an acknowledgment of receipt, it is unnecessary to make follow-up calls, which only slow down the process. Thank you for your cooperation! <\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tList of Required Documents by Permit or Certificate\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The note &#8220;<strong>On the Portal<\/strong>&#8221; refers to applications available online through the new portal. However, these applications may also be submitted through the usual process, by email or on paper. Please note that submitting applications via the portal, if available, is recommended.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Commercial trees felling (area between 0,5 and 10 hectare)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>The boundaries of the lot or land concerned, its area and cadastral identification.<\/li>\n<li>The location and area of the cutting site and the slopes of the lot.<\/li>\n<li>The percentage of stalks to be felled.<\/li>\n<li>The location of rivers and lakes.<\/li>\n<li>The elevations of the lot.<\/li>\n<li>The location of forest roads and stacking areas.<\/li>\n<li>The delimitation and location of populations that are diseased or attacked by insects and windthrow, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Description of proposed land tenure work for the next 5 years and description of the land tenure work completed for the last 5 years.<\/li>\n<li>If more than a lot, the precise location of each lot and the distance between them.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form for the commercial trees felling.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check according to cost: : 110$ for each 5 hectares or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Commercial trees felling (area of more than 10 hectares)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>The boundaries of the lot or land concerned, its area and cadastral identification.<\/li>\n<li>The location and area of the cutting site and the slopes of the lot.<\/li>\n<li>The percentage of stalks to be felled.<\/li>\n<li>The location of rivers and lakes.<\/li>\n<li>The elevations of the lot.<\/li>\n<li>The location of forest roads and stacking areas.<\/li>\n<li>The delimitation and location of populations that are diseased or attacked by insects and windthrow, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Description of proposed land tenure work for the next 5 years and description of the land tenure work completed for the last 5 years.<\/li>\n<li>If more than a lot, the precise location of each lot and the distance between them.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form for the commercial trees felling.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>An intervention plan prepared by a forest engineer.<\/li>\n<li>A certificate prepared by a forest engineer attesting that the trees that will be cut have all been identified in the field with a distinctive mark.\n<ul>\n<li>This certificate must also indicate the selection criteria for tree marking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Check according to cost: : 110$ for each 5 hectares or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Commercial trees felling (clearing land for agricultural purposes)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>An intervention plan prepared by an agronomist showing the improvement work to be done in the field to make it suitable for agriculture and the schedule for carrying out the work.<\/li>\n<li>This intervention plan must be accompanied by a certificate drawn up by the agronomist stating that the land is suitable for agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form for the commercial trees felling.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check according to cost: 110$ for each 5 hectares or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">Commercial trees felling (Salvage logging)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A silvicultural description signed by a forest engineer justifying the salvage cut and demonstrating that the cutting site is mostly composed of trees killed or weakened by the disease or insects or blown over by the wind and that failure to recover them will make them unusable in a period of 5 years.<\/li>\n<li>A certificate prepared by a forest engineer attesting that the trees that will be harvested during this cut have all been identified on the cutting site with a distinctive mark during an operation called &#8220;hammering&#8221;.\n<ul>\n<li>This certificate must indicate the selection criteria for hammered rods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form for the commercial trees felling.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check according to cost: : 110$ for each 5 hectares or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\">Residential Trees Felling On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Photographs of the trees to be felled.<\/li>\n<li>The reasons for slaughter.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed Application for a Permit form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check according to cost: $25 for the first tree and $10 for each additional tree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\">Extension of a Residential Main building On the Portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>A scaled PDF of a site plan prepared and signed by a land surveyor including the following information: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The distances of the proposed building and addition from all lot lines;<\/li>\n<li>The projected dimensions of the existing and proposed buildings (including projections);<\/li>\n<li>Natural constraints: flood zones, watercourses, riparian strips, wetlands, slopes by category, steep slopes and protective strips, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Projected clearing area with surface area;<\/li>\n<li>The area of the existing building;<\/li>\n<li>The area of the expansion;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>A scaled PDF document of the construction plans including sections and architectural details, with the following information:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Floor plans of all floors showing their perimeter and openings;<\/li>\n<li>Elevations* of all exterior walls, showing the type and color of all materials visible from the exterior;<\/li>\n<li>Current and projected architectural details and sections necessary to ensure understanding of the project;<\/li>\n<li>Heights;<\/li>\n<li>Details of foundation type;<\/li>\n<li>A written attestation f<em>rom the plans designer<\/em> stating that they comply with the provisions of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Attestation-conformite-au-code-de-construction-FR-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec Construction Code<\/a> in effect at the time of the application;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* An elevation is the representation of a fa\u00e7ade on a sketch or plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A PDF plan of a profile section showing the existing and projected ground levels following fill and excavation work, if applicable;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A scaled PDF of the site organization plan, including the following information:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The location where any containers will be placed;<\/li>\n<li>The storage area for piles of excavated soil or other material;<\/li>\n<li>Location of all erosion control measures taken according to the direction of runoff in relation to the natural slopes of the land;<\/li>\n<li>Natural features to be protected;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of existing and proposed bedrooms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Any other element that you believe to be relevant.<\/li>\n<li>A power of attorney from the owner, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A cheque in the amount equivalent to $5 per $1,000 of the cost of the evaluation of the work, but not less than $50 nor more than $1,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-6\">Access Aisle (Driveway) On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A plan to scale showing the location, radius of curves and width of the driveway and the natural topography of the land it crosses;<\/li>\n<li>A projected profile of the driveway showing its percentage slope at 15 m intervals;<\/li>\n<li>A cross-section illustrating the composition and thickness of its foundations and pavement, the profile and cross slope of the driveway, its shoulders and ditches along its entire length, at 15 m intervals;<\/li>\n<li>A plan describing erosion control measures;<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-7\">Commercial Occupation Certificate (in French only)<br \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-7\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Completed and signed <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Formulaire-Demande-de-certification-autorisation-occupation-commerciale-2023-11-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form for a commercial occupation certificate<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Copy of lease, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-8\">Construction of a Residential Main Building On the Portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-8\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>A scaled PDF of a site plan prepared and signed by a land surveyor including the following information: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The distances of the proposed building from the lot line;<\/li>\n<li>Planned building dimensions (including projections);<\/li>\n<li>Parking lots and servitudes.<\/li>\n<li>Natural constraints: flood zones, watercourses, riparian strips, wetlands, slopes by category, steep slopes and protective strips, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Projected clearing area with surface area;<\/li>\n<li>Driveway slope profile;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>A scaled PDF document of the construction plans including sections and architectural details, with the following information:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Floor plans of all floors showing their perimeter and openings;<\/li>\n<li>Elevations* of all exterior walls, showing the type and color of all materials visible from the exterior;<\/li>\n<li>Sections and architectural details necessary to ensure understanding of the project;<\/li>\n<li>Heights;<\/li>\n<li>Details of foundation type;<\/li>\n<li>A written attestation <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Attestation-conformite-au-code-de-construction-FR-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">from the plans designer<\/a> stating that they comply with the provisions of the <em>Quebec Construction Code<\/em> in effect at the time of the application;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* An elevation is the representation of a fa\u00e7ade on a sketch or plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A PDF plan of a profile section showing the existing and projected ground levels following fill and excavation work, if applicable;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A scaled PDF of the site organization plan, including the following information:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The location where any containers will be placed;<\/li>\n<li>The storage area for piles of excavated soil or other material;<\/li>\n<li>Location of all erosion control measures taken according to the direction of runoff in relation to the natural slopes of the land;<\/li>\n<li>Natural features to be protected;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Any other element that you believe to be relevant.<\/li>\n<li>A power of attorney from the owner, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A cheque in the amount equivalent to $5 per $1,000 of the cost of the evaluation of the work, but not less than $50 nor more than $1,000.<\/li>\n<li>A cheque for $63.24 for the new civic address sign;<\/li>\n<li>Make a new request for each subsequent work, <u>if necessary<\/u>:\n<ul>\n<li>Groundwater catchment work (well);<\/li>\n<li>Septic system;<\/li>\n<li>Access aisle (driveway);<\/li>\n<li>Digging and filling works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-9\">Construction of an Accessory Building (Shed, Detached Garage, Carport) On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-9\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>PDF document drawn to scale of a layout plan.<\/li>\n<li>PDF document drawn to scale of construction plans, sections and architectural details, including the following information:\n<ul>\n<li>The elevations of all exterior walls, showing the type and color of all visible materials from the outside;<\/li>\n<li>Sections and architectural details necessary to ensure understanding of the project;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $5 per $1,000 of work, for a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-10\">Demolition of a main building<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-10\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Photographs of the building covered by the application.<\/li>\n<li>The destination of the materials resulting from the demolition.<\/li>\n<li>The names and addresses of tenants in the case of a residential building.<\/li>\n<li>The projected use of the space released by the demolition.<\/li>\n<li>A preliminary program for the utilization of the vacated land.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of 675$.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that the demolition of a main building is submit to the demolition by-law number 261 and to a financial guarantee.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-11\">Demolition of a modular home, an accessory building or an agricultural building<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-11\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Photographs of the building covered by the application.<\/li>\n<li>The destination of the materials resulting from the demolition.<\/li>\n<li>The projected use of the space released by the demolition.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $30 for an accessory building<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $110 for an agricultural building or a modular home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-12\">Relocation of a building<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-12\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Recent photos of all facades of the building.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the insurance in force covering any damage to the Town property and covering the Town in the event of an action against it arising from any damage to property or injury to a person resulting from the trip.<\/li>\n<li>A site plan showing the new location of the building and existing buildings on the land concerned, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-13\">Sign\/Display<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-13\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A PDF document of a sketch of the sign, drown to scale, indicating:\n<ul>\n<li>Its shape, dimensions, area and height of its base and top form the ground.<\/li>\n<li>The materials used for the sign and its support.<\/li>\n<li>The text and other visual elements of the sign, such as the drawing image, logo and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale plan showing the location, on the ground or on the building, where the sign will be installed.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney,when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-14\">Wells and Geothermal On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-14\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A characterization study of the site and natural terrain produced by a certified technologist indicating:\n<ul>\n<li>The boundaries of the land and its cadastral designation;<\/li>\n<li>The location of the natural high-water line of a watercourse or lake, the boundaries of an area at risk of ground movement and the boundaries of a wetland;<\/li>\n<li>The ground projection of any existing or planned building;<\/li>\n<li>The place where soil permeability-level tests were performed;<\/li>\n<li>The location of the various components of the facility and the natural slope of the land at each location;<\/li>\n<li>The distance between the various components of the installation and a well or a source used to supply drinking water, a lake, a watercourse, a marsh, a pond, a dwelling, an underground drainage pipe ground, a property line, the top of an embankment, a tree or a drinking water pipe, located on the subject land or on contiguous land;<\/li>\n<li>The number of bedrooms in the building or part of the building;<\/li>\n<li>The combined daily total flow of wastewater, greywater and toilet water generated by the use of occupying the building;<\/li>\n<li>The name, address, telephone number and professional qualifications of the person who determined the level of soil permeability, as well as the results obtained with respect to the permeability of the natural soil and the level of the groundwater table;<\/li>\n<li>The detailed soil stratigraphy, including the type, nature and thickness of the different soil types encountered;<\/li>\n<li>The type of installation proposed and its plans;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A proof that the relevant engineer or technologist who produced the report is mandated and has received the money to ensure:\n<ul>\n<li>Supervision of septic system construction work;<\/li>\n<li>The production of the certificate of conformity;<\/li>\n<li>This certificate must confirm that the construction work was carried out in accordance with the plans approved by the Town;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The duly completed and signed <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DEMANDE-DE-PERMIS-bilingue.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application for a permit<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that, in the territory of the Town of Sutton, an inspection must be carried out by the competent professional who has drafted the percolation report in order to issue a certificate of compliance. The certificate of compliance must be submitted to the Town Urban and Land-Use Planning Department within 15 days of issue. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-15\">Short-term rental<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-15\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>The application form <strong>for a <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Formulaire-Demande-hebergement-touristique-2024-09-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tourist Accommodation Certificate<\/a><\/strong> (in French only) must be duly completed and signed.<\/li>\n<li>The Notice of municipal <a href=\"https:\/\/citq.qc.ca\/documents\/Avis-de-conformite.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Compliance form<\/strong><\/a> (in French only) from the CITQ must be completed: please note that this notice must be signed by the Town before submitting an application to the <a href=\"https:\/\/citq.qc.ca\/fr\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CITQ<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the establishment&#8217;s registration with the Corporation de l&#8217;industrie touristique du Qu\u00e9bec (CITQ), issued following the municipal notice of compliance and analysis of the application by the CITQ;<\/li>\n<li>A report of compliance with current fire safety standards issued by the Public Safety Department, following a visit to the site covered by the application.\n<ul>\n<li>At the Town&#8217;s request following a preliminary analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>For a principal residence establishment, three (3) proofs of principal residence such as:\n<ul>\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license or learner&#8217;s permit;<\/li>\n<li>Government postal correspondence (less than one year old);<\/li>\n<li>Canada Post change of address receipt (less than 3 months old);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the operator&#8217;s lease;<\/li>\n<li>For properties located in agricultural zones, authorization from the CPTAQ to use a lot for purposes other than agriculture;<\/li>\n<li>Confirmation that the septic system complies with the R\u00e8glement sur l&#8217;\u00e9vacuation et le traitement des eaux us\u00e9es des r\u00e9sidences isol\u00e9es (Q-2, R.22), particularly with regard to the hydraulic capacity of the system in relation to the number of bedrooms. Confirmation from an outside expert may be required; <\/li>\n<li>When the drinking water supply does not come from a municipal water supply system, a certificate from a laboratory accredited by the Minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs that the drinking water is of good quality and complies with the standards set out in current regulations;<\/li>\n<li>A written engagement by the operator to respect the following points (<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Engagement-location-court-terme.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see model here<\/a>)\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with municipal regulations on nuisances, safety and sanitation;<\/li>\n<li>Display inside the establishment the certificate of authorization issued by the city and an information sheet on the regulations applicable to principal residences and tourist residences, as the case may be;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adequate surveillance of the leased premises;<\/li>\n<li>Keep an up-to-date rental register containing, as a minimum, the following information :<\/li>\n<li>Name and address of tenants;<\/li>\n<li>Date and length of stay;<\/li>\n<li>At the Town&#8217;s request, provide a copy of the rental register required for the application of this by-law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Contact information for a person who can be reached at any time 24 hours a day.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A check payable to the Town of Sutton in the amount of $100 per address requested (to be renewed annually).<\/li>\n<li>A cheque payable to the Town of Sutton in the amount of $500 for the fire department&#8217;s compliance report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-16\">Wells and Geothermal On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-16\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>The type of projected catchment work.<\/li>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale of a plan showing:\n<ul>\n<li>The boundaries of the land and its cadastral designation;<\/li>\n<li>The location of the projected water catchment structure;<\/li>\n<li>The location of any existing water catchment works located on the subject land or contiguous land;<\/li>\n<li>The distance between the water collection structure and the following elements:\n<ul>\n<li>a sealed or non-sealed system for the evacuation or treatment of wastewater;<\/li>\n<li>the natural high water line of a watercourse or lake;<\/li>\n<li>the line corresponding to the 20-year and 100-year flood ratings;<\/li>\n<li>the boundaries of an area at risk of ground movement;<\/li>\n<li>a plot of land under cultivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Provide the drilling report of the well digger, following the completion of the work.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that in the territory of the Town of Sutton, the drilling report of the well digger must be submitted to the Town Urban and Land-Use Planning Department within 30 days following its completion.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-17\">Pool<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-17\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale of a plan showing the location of the pool and its distance from the land lines.<\/li>\n<li>The location, details and height of the fence prohibiting access to the pool and details of any stairs, access ladders and safety devices used to secure access to the outdoor pool, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney,when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-18\">Artificial body of water<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-18\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale of the site plan and the location of the water body in relation to the boundaries of the land and existing buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Topography of the natural terrain on the projected location of the body of water and its periphery, over a distance of at least 15 meters.<\/li>\n<li>A plan of development of the body of water which shows the provisions envisaged for the feeding, the drainage and the water management.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $110.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that in the case of a body of water greater than 1,000 square meters, technical studies, plans and sketches submitted must be prepared, signed and sealed by an engineer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-19\">Culvert On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-19\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale plan showing the location of the driveway entrance.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney,when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-20\">Main Building Renovation On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-20\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A detailed description of the work to be carried out<\/strong><br \/>\n(for example: rooms concerned, electrical, plumbing, floor coverings, painting, replacement of fixtures, etc.);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>IF YOU ARE MAKING STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS <\/strong>(removal or addition of a wall, staircase, etc.),<br \/>\n<strong>YOU MUST PROVIDE:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A sketch or a scaled plan of the current layout;<\/li>\n<li>A scaled PDF of the proposed work plans, including sections and architectural details, with the following information:<br \/>\n(COMMERCIAL USE: Proposed work plans must be prepared by a qualified professional)\n<ul>\n<li>Floor plans of all floors showing their perimeter and openings;<\/li>\n<li>Sections and architectural details necessary to ensure understanding of the project;<\/li>\n<li>Heights;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A detailed description of the work to be carried out<\/strong><br \/>\n(for example: replacement of windows or doors, exterior cladding, roofing, balcony or deck, etc.);\n<ul>\n<li>Photographs of all fa\u00e7ades of the existing building;<\/li>\n<li>Provide the specification sheet for the selected material type and style;<\/li>\n<li>Provide a photograph of the chosen material colour;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SPECIFY IF YOU ARE MAKING A CHANGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>to the location, configuration or dimensions of an opening (windows or doors);<\/li>\n<li>to the location or size of an existing balcony or deck;<\/li>\n<li>to the structure of the roof, cornices, etc.;<\/li>\n<li>to the type of material, colour, style, etc.;<\/li>\n<li>to the arrangement\/orientation of the exterior cladding (horizontal and\/or vertical).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>FOR ALL WORK:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A detailed cost estimate (quote) for the work;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If a dumpster is planned for waste disposal<\/strong>, a sketch of where it will be installed on the property, showing distances from lot lines and the street (otherwise, indicate where materials will be disposed of, e.g., the ecocentre);<\/li>\n<li>Any other element that you believe to be relevant.<\/li>\n<li>A power of attorney from the owner, when required..<\/li>\n<li>A cheque in the amount equivalent to $5 per $1,000 of the cost of the evaluation of the work, but not less than $50 nor more than $1,000..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-21\">Digging and filling works On the portal<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-21\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale showing the location of the work, the natural topography of the site and the projected levels after the work.<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney,when required.<\/li>\n<li>Check in the amount of $55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-22\">Works in the shore or the waterfront of a lake, a stream or a wetland<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-22\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>A PDF document drawn to scale showing:\n<ul>\n<li>The boundaries of the land and its cadastral designation;<\/li>\n<li>the location of the part of the building affected by the work;<\/li>\n<li>the location of streams, swamps, woodlands on the subject property and contiguous properties (where applicable);<\/li>\n<li>the profile of the land before and after the completion of the planned work;<\/li>\n<li>the high water line;<\/li>\n<li>the delimitation of flood zones;<\/li>\n<li>plans and \/ or elevations of the building, structure or layout.<\/li>\n<li>a description of the proposed works and the purposes for which they are projected.<\/li>\n<li>when required, the necessary authorizations under the Environment Quality Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed form.<\/li>\n<li>Power of attorney, when required.<\/li>\n<li>A check in the amount of $110.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that in the territory of the Town of Sutton, some works in the shore or the waterfront are under the responsibility of the regional authority.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tPower of Attorney Template\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Procuration_27-10-2025_FR-Reader.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPower of Attorney Form\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tPublic Register of Contaminated Sites\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Pursuant to section 31.68 of the Loi sur la qualit\u00e9 de l&#8217;environnement, the Town of Sutton is required to maintain an up-to-date public register of contaminated lands on its territory:<\/p>\n<p><em>31.68. 31.68. Every municipality must, on the basis of the notices entered in the land register pursuant to sections 31.44, 31.47, 31.58 and 31.59, establish and keep up to date a list of the contaminated lands situated within its territory; this obligation also applies, with the necessary modifications, to any body which, pursuant to the provisions of the second paragraph of section 31.47 or the third paragraph of section 31.58, receives from the Minister a copy of one of the documents referred to in those provisions. The information contained in this list is public. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> The issuance by the municipality of building or subdivision permits for land on this list is subject to the conditions set out in sections 120 and 121 of the Loi sur l&#8217;am\u00e9nagement et l&#8217;urbanisme <\/strong>(chapter A-19.1):<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8230;In addition, if the land covered by the building or subdivision permit application is registered on the list of contaminated land compiled by the municipality under section 31.68 of the Loi sur la qualit\u00e9 de l&#8217;environnement (chapter Q<\/em><em>-2) and is the subject of a rehabilitation plan approved by the ministre du D\u00e9veloppement durable, de l&#8217;Environnement et des Parcs under Division IV of Chapter IV of Title I of this Act, or of a declaration of conformity under section 2. 4 of the R\u00e8glement sur la protection et la r\u00e9habilitation des terrains (chapter Q-2, r. 37), the permit may only be issued if the application is accompanied by a report signed by a professional within the meaning of section 31.42 of this Act establishing that the project for which the permit is requested or the proposed operation is compatible with the provisions of the rehabilitation plan or declaration of conformity.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liste-terrains-contamines-Sutton-2024-02-23.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConsult the List of contaminated properties in the Town of Sutton (in French only)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2  id=\"Auto-Pipeline\">\n\t\t\tSpecial Authorization Required for Work Near a Pipeline\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>When and to Whom to Request Authorization for Work Near a Pipeline<\/p>\n<p>The Canada Energy Regulator Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations require the following activities to be approved by the company operating the system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digging or working the soil within the prescribed 30 m zone on either side of the center line of the pipeline.<\/li>\n<li>Constructing of landscaping above, below or along the right-of-way of a pipeline. For example : <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>putting up a fence,<\/li>\n<li>carrying out landscaping,<\/li>\n<li>planting a tree,<\/li>\n<li>installing a shed or a swimming pool,<\/li>\n<li>enlarging your house,<\/li>\n<li>building a garage, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Driving on or crossing the pipeline with a vehicle or mobile equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, contact Pipe-lines Montr\u00e9al Lt\u00e9e: 514 645-8797<\/p>\n<h2  id=\"Auto-Pipeline\">\n\t\t\tPipeline Committee Information\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-ex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/D%C3%A9pliant_Travailler-en-toute-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9_2021_Final_20200629.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrecautions to Take\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2  id=\"Rapport_Comparatif\">\n\t\t\tMonthly Comparative Reports of Issued Permits\t<\/h2>\n<h5>\n\t\t\t2026\t<\/h5>\n\t<p>From January to December 2026<\/p>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tJanuary to March 2026\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/liste-permis-abrege-janvier-mars-2026.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rapport-janvier-fevrier-mars-2026.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tApril to June 2026\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tJuly to September 2026\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h5>\n\t\t\tPast years\t<\/h5>\n\t<p>From January to December<\/p>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t2025\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liste_des_permis_emis_abrege_2025.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rapport_comparatif_et_cumulatif_pour_2025.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t2024\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/liste-abregee-permis-emis-2024.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-comparatif-m.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t2023\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2023-abrege-m1.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2023-comparatif-m.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t2022\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liste-abrege-permis-emis-janvier-decembre-2022-m.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbbreviated List of Issued Permits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rapport-comparatif-cumulatif-janvier-decembre-2022-m.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComparative and Cumulative Report\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tModal Box\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<h5>modal-<\/h5>\n\t\tClick here to edit the &#8220;modal-box&#8221; settings. 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