4. The following work having a value and floor area exceeding the value and floor area out in section 97.2 of the Act respecting the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (chapter A-33.3) is subject to the payment of dues if the work is carried out to(1) erect a building;
(2) rebuild a building except for floor area reconstruction following a fire, flood or other natural disaster that occurred in the preceding 24 months;
(3) increase the floor area of a building; or
(4) redevelop a building in connection with a change in use, even partial, consisting in a change from one of the following 5 classes, described in Schedule D to this regulation:(a) housing;
(b) commerce and services/office/tourism accommodations or meeting venues;
(c) collective or institutional installations;
(d) industry;
(e) parking.
For the application of this regulation, and subject to the provisions of the third paragraph, any use of a building or portion of a building is to be categorized in either one of the classes listed in subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph.
If a building or a portion of a building is vacant or unused, its use is deemed to correspond to the class, among those listed in subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph, of the most recent use carried out in the relevant building or portion of building. Where a building has never been used, its initial fit up is not subject to subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph.
2018-04M.O. 2018-04, s. 4; 2020-12M.O. 2020-12, s. 111.