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Heat pumps in Hemmingford (Township): permits and bylaws

Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Hemmingford (Township)? 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.

Where the unit can go Compare with another city
PermitTo be confirmedNot specified in the bylaw: confirm with the planning and inspection department.
FeeNot publishedNo fee is published online: ask urban planning.
Distance from lot lines2 m (8 m at the rear)8 m at the front and rear, 2 m on the sides
Noise limitNot specifiedHarmonized MRC2022 bylaw (no. 329): excessive noise not allowed, no figure for heat pumps
01 · Where the unit can go

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.

BackyardWith conditions

At least 8 m from the rear lot line.

Side yardAllowed

At least 2 m from the side lot line.

Front yardWith conditions

At least 8 m from the front lot line.

BalconyNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

Flat roofNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

02 · Before the work

Good to know, and who to call.

Good to know

  • This page covers the Township (Municipalité du Canton) of Hemmingford (zoning bylaw 309). The Village of Hemmingford is a separate municipality with its own rules.
  • Corner lot (Township): the secondary front yard follows the side-yard rules (2 m).
Who to call Planning and inspection department, 450 247-2050, canton.township@hemmingford.ca Ask them to confirm the rules for your address before the work.
03 · Questions

The short answers.

Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Hemmingford (Township)?

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with the planning and inspection department.

How far from the lot lines must the unit be?

8 m at the front and rear, 2 m on the sides.

Can a heat pump go in the front yard?

Yes, with conditions. At least 8 m from the front lot line.

What is the noise limit?

Harmonized MRC2022 bylaw (no. 329): excessive noise not allowed, no figure for heat pumps.

Who should I call to confirm before the work?

Planning and inspection department, 450 247-2050, canton.township@hemmingford.ca.

04 · Sources

Read at the source.

Sources: Zoning bylaw 309 (consolidated with 309-20), s. 5.2, table 1, line 5; permits and certificates bylaw 311 (consolidated with 311-4), s. 3.4.1, 3.4.1.1 and 3.5.1; harmonized bylaw no. 329 (MRC2022), s. 7.1 (consolidated with 309-20; checked September 30, 2026).

Checked by AirGreen on October 1, 2026.

This page is a summary. The official bylaw prevails. Confirm with the city before the work.

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