148.0.2. Every municipality is required to maintain in force a by-law relating to the demolition of immovables, which by-law must(1) prohibit the demolition of an immovable, except if the owner has obtained authorization to demolish it from a committee referred to in section 148.0.3;
(2) prescribe the procedure for applying for an authorization;
(3) establish the criteria to be used to assess an application for authorization, including the condition of the immovable that is the subject of the application, its heritage value, the deterioration of the quality of life in the neighbourhood, the cost of its restoration, the intended use of the vacated land and, when the immovable includes one or more dwellings, the prejudice caused to lessees and the effects on housing needs in the area; and
(4) establish specific criteria for assessing an application for authorization relating to a heritage immovable, including the immovable’s history, contribution to local history, degree of authenticity and integrity, representativeness of a particular architectural movement, and contribution to an ensemble to be preserved.