Heat pumps in Granby: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Granby? 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.
Allowed in the rear yard, at least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Allowed in the side yards, at least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Hidden by a hedge or fence at least as tall as the unit, or built into the wall or a balcony; one per dwelling. 1.5 m from the front lot line (5 m if the zone’s front setback exceeds 5 m).
In the front yard: may be built into a balcony, but not between the railing and the front lot line.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The permit exemption is subject to the PIIA (site planning and architectural integration) bylaw: in a covered area, ask before installing.
- No more than one unit per dwelling in the front yard.
- An air conditioner or heat pump that uses drinking water is prohibited (unless on a recirculation loop or the water is fully recovered).
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Granby?
No permit or certificate required (the zoning standards still apply).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines; at the front, 1.5 m or 5 m depending on the zone’s front setback.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. Hidden by a hedge or fence at least as tall as the unit, or built into the wall or a balcony; one per dwelling. 1.5 m from the front lot line (5 m if the zone’s front setback exceeds 5 m).
What is the noise limit?
General bylaw 0047-2007: no figure for heat pumps (noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is prohibited).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and land protection department (Service de l’aménagement et de la protection du territoire), 450 776-8260.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 0663-2016, s. 59; permits and certificates bylaw 0666-2017, s. 19 j); general bylaw 0047-2007, s. 170 and 376; “Avec ou sans permis” page (zoning: consolidation revised March 16, 2026; permits: revised November 24, 2025).
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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