Municipal by-laws

The by-laws listed below do not comprise a complete list of Hudson’s by-laws, but they consist of the most requested by-laws.

The text of each by-law is presented for information purposes only and may be subject to modification by Council. In this case, the version adopted by Council shall prevail.

For the official version of a by-law, please contact the Town at (450) 458-5347.

All-terrain vehicles

It is prohibited to circulate with an all-terrain or any other means of motorized transport like a snowmobile in parks and public places such as the Town’s nature trails.

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Burning

Outdoor fires*, including barrel fires and outdoor fireplaces, are permitted subject to being placed at the rear of individual properties and not near the street. They must be supervised at all times to produce as little smoke as possible and to prevent smoke from drifting to neighbouring residences.

* A permit must be issued by the Fire Department for any open-air fire exceeding 1 square meter in area and 1 square meter in height.

Civic numbers

Civic numbers must be visible from the street at all times. They are essential for emergency vehicles, such as Fire Department, ambulance or police vehicles. For safety’s sake, make sure they are clearly visible.

Dogs
Fences and hedges

As a general rule, fences bordering streets shall not exceed 1.2 m (4 ft) in height. On all other sides, the height shall not exceed 2.0 m (6.5 ft). Hedges must be trimmed and well maintained. No height limit applies to hedges.

Garage sales

DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GARAGE SALES ARE NOT PERMITTED  Garage sales are permitted once per year following issuance of a permit costing $20. Only one sign, not exceeding 0.37 m2 (4 sq ft) is permitted on the site of the sale. Directional sign are prohibited.

Garbage

Garbage must be in closed containers and must be placed on your private property a maximum of one metre from the paved surface of the street.

Garbage, recycling, and food residues collections

Garbage collection takes place on Mondays in the eastern sector and on Thursdays in the western sector. Collection in the central sector is on Mondays and Thursdays. Recycling collection is every Monday. Food residues collection is every Wednesday.

Leaves

Leaves will be picked up in the spring and fall. The leaves must be placed in closed paper bags.

Municipal right of way

The space between the boundary of your property and the road pavement is designated as a municipal right of way. The maintenance and good order of this municipal space are the responsibility of the frontage resident. It is also prohibited for security reasons to place objects such as rocks, branches, etc. on this municipal right of way.

Municipal water
Noise

It is prohibited to make excessive noise likely to disrupt the peace and tranquillity of the neighbourhood. It is also prohibited to make noise while proceeding with construction, demolition or repairs, or to use a lawnmower or chainsaw except during the following times:

Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Permits
Pesticides

Spreading or using pesticides is prohibited. In the event of an infestation, a permit must be obtained from the Urban Planning Department.

Recycling

The bin should be placed on your private property at a maximum of 1 metre from the paved surface of the street. Position the wheels so that they are closest to your house and the lid opens towards the street. Make sure your bin has no other objects within a 60 cm perimeter.

Sewer connections
Septic systems
Sheds, etc

A building permit is required for the installation of accessory buildings (sheds, etc.).

Snow in the street

Residents and contractors are not permitted to throw snow or ice onto public places, namely onto the street or around fire hydrants.

Swimming pool

Pools require a permit and must be situated behind the front setback of the main building. In-ground pools must be enclosed by a fence. Entrance gates to in-ground pools must have a self-closing and self-locking device ensuring that the gate remains securely shut.

Trees

A free permit is required to cut down trees with a diameter equal to or greater than 10 cm (4 in), the diameter to be measured from the base of the trunk at a height of 1,3 meters (51.18 in) above the ground level. A tree may only be felled if evaluated by the authority having jurisdiction as dead or dying, dangerous, a nuisance, diseased or in the way of a construction project. The penalty for felling a tree without a permit is a minimum of $300 per tree for the first infraction.

Winter parking
Winter shelters (tempos)
Zoning

By-laws and plans

So that residents can be informed of the main by-laws passed by Town Council, by-laws and plans are available in this section.

Note that by-laws are likely to undergo changes. In the event that a change to a by-law is passed by Council but is not updated in the online version, the Council version shall prevail.

These by-laws apply insofar as they are not modified, replaced or repealed.

Aqueduct
Finance
 | Size: 448 KB 7th Dec 2022 756-2022: By-law to provide for a loan in the amount of $150,000.00 and an expenditure of $150,000.00 for the replacement of the membrane at the Whitlock West waste water treatment plant  | Size: 1,001 KB 13th Sep 2022 755-2022: By-law authorizing a loan of $1,893,400 for improvements to Main Road, from Quarry Point to Bellevue.  | Size: 385 KB 12th Feb 2022 742-2021: By-Law authorizing a loan of $ 350 000 for procuring equipment for Public Works  | Size: 453 KB 12th Feb 2022 735-2020: By-Law authorizing a loan of $ 3 895 000 for work improvement of Main Road, village sector and sections on four other streets.  | Size: 174 KB 8th Mar 2023 728.2-2023: By-law amending 728.1 on the delegation of powers and budget follow up and control  | Size: 150 KB 8th Mar 2023 728.1-2021: By-law amending by-law 728-2020 on the delegation of powers and budget follow-up and control  | Size: 334 KB 8th Mar 2023 728-2020 : Delegation of power and budget follow-up & control of the Town of Hudson  | Size: 225 KB 9th Mar 2020 716-2018: Respecting the remuneration of elected municipal officers  | Size: 757 KB 4th Apr 2023 708-2018: Regarding contractual management  | Size: 326 KB 5th Dec 2019 706-2018 - Loan by-law for the Hudson Valleys drinking water production system  | Size: 149 KB 8th Feb 2018 702-2018 - concerning the working fund  | Size: 251 KB 9th Mar 2020 687-2017 - Loan and expenditure for renovations to the Community centre  | Size: 169 KB 5th Dec 2019 670.2-2019: amending by-law 670-2016 in order to decree additional work  | Size: 360 KB 5th Jul 2018 670.1-2018 By-law amending by-law 670-2016 to increase expenditure and loan amount  | Size: 195 KB 9th Mar 2020 655-2014 – Amendment to BL554 Loan Aqueduct  | Size: 196 KB 9th Mar 2020 654-2014 – Amendment to BL505 Loan Sewer  | Size: 194 KB 9th Mar 2020 653-2014 – Amendment to BL504 Loan Aqueduct  | Size: 64 KB 9th Mar 2020 616 – Loan Fire Station Complement  | Size: 38 KB 9th Mar 2020 614 – Property at 98 Cameron  | Size: 45 KB 9th Mar 2020 612 – Loan Stabilisation of Macaulay  | Size: 43 KB 9th Mar 2020 603 – Loan Main Road Culvert near Bellevue  | Size: 44 KB 9th Mar 2020 600 – Loan Marina  | Size: 44 KB 9th Mar 2020 598 – Loan Paving of Mayfair  | Size: 43 KB 9th Mar 2020 597 – Water connection replacement on Main  | Size: 38 KB 9th Mar 2020 596 – Loan Côte St. Charles  | Size: 43 KB 9th Mar 2020 594 – Loan Community Centre  | Size: 55 KB 9th Mar 2020 585 – Loan culvert Anse-de-Vaudreuil  | Size: 59 KB 9th Mar 2020 581 – Loan Kilteevan  | Size: 42 KB 9th Mar 2020 574 – Loan Allen Cottage  | Size: 193 KB 9th Mar 2020 554 – Loan Aqueduct  | Size: 38 KB 9th Mar 2020 553 – Loan Drainage Cameron  | Size: 38 KB 9th Mar 2020 524 – Loan Sewer Outfall  | Size: 39 KB 9th Mar 2020 519 – Expense Marina  | Size: 40 KB 9th Mar 2020 518 – Loan Reconstruction Cameron  | Size: 40 KB 9th Mar 2020 513 – Expense Phase 2 Sandy Beach  | Size: 913 KB 5th May 2021 505.1 By-Law - For the construction of a wastewater treatment system  | Size: 46 KB 9th Mar 2020 505 – Loan Sewer  | Size: 47 KB 9th Mar 2020 504 – Loan for the improvement of the distribution, quantity and quality of the potable water network  | Size: 35 KB 9th Mar 2020 494 – Loan Phase 1 Sandy Beach
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General
 | Size: 24 KB 9th Mar 2020 083 – General: Compulsory house numbering  | Size: 29 KB 9th Mar 2020 232 – Elections: Postponement of the regular meeting on the year of a general election  | Size: 36 KB 9th Mar 2020 348 – Council: Council meetings  | Size: 109 KB 9th Mar 2020 439 – Pension Plan for Employees (in french only)  | Size: 50 KB 9th Mar 2020 485 – Agreements: Municipal Works Agreements (Developments)  | Size: 30 KB 9th Mar 2020 486 – By-Laws: Execution of municipal by-laws  | Size: 27 KB 9th Mar 2020 500 – Council: Remuneration paid to the elected municipal officers  | Size: 33 KB 9th Mar 2020 531 – Elections: Electoral districts  | Size: 284 KB 9th Mar 2020 531 – Elections: Electoral districts (plans)  | Size: 59 KB 9th Mar 2020 624 – Code of ethics and good conduct for municipal employees of the town of Hudson  | Size: 103 KB 9th Mar 2020 634 – Budget control monitoring policy  | Size: 67 KB 9th Mar 2020 635 – Reimbursement of fees for travel and meal expenses  | Size: 147 KB 8th Feb 2018 699-2018 - establishing the terms of publication of public notices  | Size: 173 KB 7th Mar 2019 710-2018 : AMENDING BY-LAW 624 ENTITLED CODE OF ETHICS AND GOOD CONDUCT FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON  | Size: 187 KB 5th Dec 2019 721-2019: REPEALING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS  | Size: 398 KB 14th Apr 2023 749-2022: code of ethics and good conduct for elected municipal officers of the Town of Hudson  | Size: 203 KB 14th Apr 2023 762-2023: concerning exercising pre-emptive rights on the Town of Hudson territory
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Good order
Hygiene / Health
Public security
Taxation and Assessment
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Traffic / Parking
Urban planning
 | Size: 1 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 1: The Regional Context  | Size: 1 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 2: The Biophysical Characteristics  | Size: 2 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 3: Land Uses  | Size: 1 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 4: Heritage and Landscape points of interest  | Size: 1 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 5: Transportation Infrastructures  | Size: 2 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 6: The Natural and Anthropogenic Constraints  | Size: 2 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 7.1: The General Policies on Land Uses and Land Occupation Densities  | Size: 2 MB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Plan 8: Area Of Prime Concern  | Size: 304 KB 9th Mar 2020 525 – Planning Program  | Size: 243 KB 25th May 2018 525.1-2018 to amend the planning program by-law No. 525 to identify areas at risk of landslides  | Size: 168 KB 5th Dec 2019 525.2-2019: amending the planning program - higher density in zone H2  | Size: 699 KB 19th Apr 2022 525.3-2021 To further amend the planning program–protection of natural areas  | Size: 2 MB 9th Mar 2020 526 - Zoning  | Size: 818 KB 9th Mar 2020 526 - Zoning Appendix C - Uses and Standards Table  | Size: 243 KB 9th Mar 2020 526 – Zoning Appendix D (Definitions)  | Size: 3 MB 9th Mar 2020 526 – Zoning Plan  | Size: 616 KB 9th Mar 2020 526.1-2018 Amending zoning by-law 526 to include provisions applicable to zones potentially exposed to landslides  | Size: 351 KB 5th Dec 2019 526.4-2019 - to allow the subdivision of lots of smaller sizes in zones R-28 and R-33  | Size: 189 KB 5th Dec 2019 526.5 -2019 Modifying the requirements concerning bi-generational dwellings  | Size: 300 KB 5th Dec 2019 526.6-2019 - MODIFYING PROVISIONS ON INTEGRATED RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS  | Size: 253 KB 10th Feb 2020 526.9 - Modifying certain provisions on parking spaces  | Size: 179 KB 25th May 2018 527.1-2018 to amend by-law 527 concerning subdivision  | Size: 266 KB 5th Dec 2019 527.2-2019 - AMENDING SUBDIVISION BY-LAW 527 TO INTEGRATE THE PROVISIONS PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF A PLAN RELATING TO A CADASTRAL OPERATION  | Size: 158 KB 9th Mar 2020 528 – Construction  | Size: 296 KB 9th Mar 2020 529 – Permits and Certificates  | Size: 190 KB 9th Mar 2020 529.1 - draft by-law - Permits and certificates  | Size: 184 KB 9th Mar 2020 529.1-2019 amending by-law 529 regarding permits and certificates  | Size: 29 KB 9th Mar 2020 530 – Minor Derogations  | Size: 147 KB 9th Mar 2020 571 – Site Planning and Architecutral Integration Program (SPAIP)  | Size: 4 MB 9th Mar 2020 571 – SPAIP – Appendix 1  | Size: 365 KB 5th Dec 2019 571.3-2019 - modifying the sectors subject to the SPAIP  | Size: 81 KB 9th Mar 2020 599 – Historical buildings  | Size: 7 MB 9th Mar 2020 599 – Historical buildings – Appendix A  | Size: 108 KB 9th Mar 2020 617 – Light pollution  | Size: 1,015 KB 22nd Jan 2018 621.1-2018: Town Planning Advisory Committee  | Size: 74 KB 9th Mar 2020 623 – Agricultural Advisory Committee  | Size: 369 KB 9th Mar 2020 652-2015 – Demolition  | Size: 135 KB 9th Mar 2020 652.1-2019 : Amending by-law 652 concerning demolition  | Size: 162 KB 9th Mar 2020 652.2-2019 : to amend by-law 652 concerning demolition  | Size: 26 KB 9th Mar 2020 657-2015 – Amending By-Law concerning construction  | Size: 658 KB 9th Mar 2020 685.1-2017 - AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 526 - FENCES and POOLS  | Size: 774 KB 9th Mar 2020 685.2-2017 - AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 526 - NON-CONFORMING USE, ACQUIRED RIGHTS AND ZONE R-10 GREENWOOD  | Size: 855 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 - Planning Program - MRCVS Compliance  | Size: 224 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex A Plan 10  | Size: 225 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex B Plan 11  | Size: 213 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex C Plan 12  | Size: 453 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex D Plan 2  | Size: 533 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex E Plan 3  | Size: 147 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex F Plan 4  | Size: 419 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex G Plan 5  | Size: 209 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex H Plan 7-1  | Size: 169 KB 9th Mar 2020 688-2017 Annex I Plan 8  | Size: 2 MB 9th Mar 2020 689-2017 Zoning - MRCVS Compliance  | Size: 395 KB 9th Mar 2020 689-2017 Zoning - MRCVS Compliance - Appendix D - Usage and Standards Table  | Size: 848 KB 9th Mar 2020 690-2017 - SPAI - MRCVS Compliance  | Size: 161 KB 9th Mar 2020 690-2017 - SPAI Sectors - Appendix 1  | Size: 1 MB 9th Mar 2020 691-2017 Planning Program - Zone C-1  | Size: 1 MB 9th Mar 2020 692-2017 Zoning C-27  | Size: 195 KB 25th May 2018 701-2018 amendment to by-law 526 - zoning plan  | Size: 259 KB 9th Mar 2020 709-2018: Governing specific construction, alterations or occupancy proposals for an immovable  | Size: 186 KB 9th Mar 2020 709.1-2018: to amend by-law 709 regarding SCAOPIs  | Size: 674 KB 10th Feb 2020 724-2019 - by-law stipulating the conditions to municipalize roads  | Size: 1 MB 3rd Mar 2022 750-2022: establishing a moratorium on certain planning operations
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For additional information, contact Town Hall at (450) 458-5347.