Expertise in
Regulation

Urban planning regulations are one of the most powerful tools available to cities when it comes to ensuring the harmonious evolution and development of their territory. Atelier Urbain’s customized approach, combined with a thorough understanding of legislation and new practices, including form-based code, means that the regulations we draw up are adapted, irrefutable and at the cutting-edge of best practices to meet the specific needs of each community.

“Some see regulations as constraints, we see them instead as an opportunity to acquire the means to achieve our goals.”

Having successfully carried out hundreds of amendments on a wide range of subjects, and completed more than 40 major regulatory overhauls for small, medium-sized and large municipalities, we have extensive regulatory expertise that is applied to the benefit of every one of our customers.

Through our by-laws and other means, we contribute to changing environments, economic activities and lifestyles to accelerate the necessary socio-ecological transition. We act as a mobilizing force for municipal and real-estate stakeholders to build sustainable communities that meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s generations.

Our services include:

• Urban planning by-laws following the “form-based code” approach
• Zoning by-laws and plans
• Building by-laws, subdivision by-laws, permits and certificates
• By-laws on PIIA, PPCMOI, PAE and conditional use
• By-laws on occupancy and maintenance of buildings and demolition of buildings
• By-laws on minor exemptions and CCU
• Ecological and social development: sustainable water management, natural environments and greening, sustainable mobility (cycling, walking and public transport), energy efficiency of buildings, mixed-use development, soft densification, etc.

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PIIA: Site Planning and Architectural Integration Plan
PPCMOI: Special Construction, Modification or Occupancy Project for a Building
PAE: Comprehensive Development Plan
CCU: Urban Advisory Committee