Heat pumps in Coteau-du-Lac: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Coteau-du-Lac? Here is what the bylaws say: the permit, the distance from the lot lines, where the unit can go and the noise limit. It all comes from the official texts.
Five spots, one answer for each.
Each answer is the bylaw rule, in short. “Not specified” means the text does not say: ask urban planning.
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines, on the ground or on a stand, not visible from the street.
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines, on the ground or on a stand, not visible from the street.
Not allowed in the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, at least 3 m from the secondary front lot line and not visible from the street.
Multi-family dwellings only: allowed on a balcony, in any yard.
Not allowed on the roof of the main building or an accessory building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- On the ground or on a stand built for the purpose: bottom of the stand no more than 1 m above the ground.
- Pool heat pump: more than 1 m from the pool and more than 1.5 m from the lot lines.
- The zoning table refers to municipal bylaw 320 for prohibitions: check with urban planning.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Coteau-du-Lac?
Certificate of authorization required to install a heat pump.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines, 3 m from the secondary front lot line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, at least 3 m from the secondary front lot line and not visible from the street.
What is the noise limit?
Zoning and nuisance bylaws: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 763-5822, ext. 240, urbanisme@coteau-du-lac.com.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw URB 400, s. 8.36 and 8.51; permits and certificates bylaw URB 403, s. 2.14; nuisance bylaw RMH 450-2025 (checked September 30, 2026).
Checked by AirGreen on September 30, 2026.
This page is a summary. The official bylaw prevails. Confirm with the city before the work.
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