The borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro will permit winter snow shelters to be put in outdoors non-residential buildings on a brief foundation.
Snow shelters — or tempos, as they’re generally recognized — may be seen popping up outdoors colleges, grocery shops and daycares throughout the West Island territory.
The borough has granted particular permission to permit the constructions to be in place for the winter season.
“We’re residing extraordinary instances. We’re serving to establishments by permitting them to supply a secure setting whereas individuals wait outdoors,” Pierrefonds mayor Jim Beis mentioned.
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Based on the borough bylaw, solely residential houses are permitted to have the constructions.
The bylaw has been in place for serval yr, Beis mentioned.
“We’re tolerating this however we’re additionally ensuring they observe the foundations and security procedures.”
The borough didn’t amend the bylaw as a result of, based on Beis, the method would have taken too lengthy, even lasting into the spring.
“Individuals want it now throughout the winter.”
With town and the borough nonetheless underneath emergency measures, Beis says it’s an motion that may be taken throughout this distinctive time.
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Companies and colleges must request permission from the borough to put in their tempo.
Charles-Perrault Elementary lately put up two outdoors their entrance entrances.
The plastic tunnels present shelter from the weather whereas youngsters are screened earlier than getting into the constructing.
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Beis stresses the constructions will solely be allowed to be in place for the winter of this yr.
They must be taken down within the spring.
The deadline is April 15.
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