VERT / GREEN
No sensitive area identified after map/site checks and municipal rules confirmed: document the review.
Wetlands and watercourses before construction
Check before siting whether an addition, deck, access, excavation or drainage affects a wetland, riparian area, shoreline or watercourse mobility zone.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Possible presence or uncertain boundary: have the feature delineated before siting the project.
ROUGE / RED
Do not start fill, excavation, drainage or construction in a regulated area before identifying the authority and required authorization.
Project triage
What the professional checks
- Delineate features and determine jurisdiction/authorization
- Adapt siting and protection measures
Official sources
Sources checked: 2026-08-22. Always confirm local rules and the applicable edition.
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