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Heat pumps in Hemmingford (Village): permits and bylaws

Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Hemmingford (Village)? 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 urban planning department.
FeeNot publishedNo fee is published online: ask urban planning.
Distance from lot lines2 mAt least 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house wall
Noise limitNot specifiedNuisance bylaw 339 and harmonized MRC2022 bylaw: noise that disturbs the neighbours 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 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house wall.

Side yardWith conditions

At least 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house wall.

Front yardNot allowed

Not allowed in the front yard.

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 Municipalité du Village de Hemmingford. The Township (Canton) of Hemmingford is a separate municipality with its own rules.
  • Corner lot: the secondary front yard follows the side-yard column (allowed), but s. 5.2 treats any yard facing a street as a front yard: confirm with the urban planning department.
  • Geothermal heat pump: any new geothermal system requires a certificate of authorization, unless it is included in a building permit.
Who to call Urban planning department, 450 247-3310, inspecteur@villagedehemmingford.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 (Village)?

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with the urban planning department.

How far from the lot lines must the unit be?

At least 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house wall.

Can a heat pump go in the front yard?

No. Not allowed in the front yard.

What is the noise limit?

Nuisance bylaw 339 and harmonized MRC2022 bylaw: noise that disturbs the neighbours not allowed, no figure for heat pumps.

Who should I call to confirm before the work?

Urban planning department, 450 247-3310, inspecteur@villagedehemmingford.ca.

04 · Sources

Read at the source.

Sources: Zoning bylaw 293 (consolidated May 2026, with 293-10), s. 5.2, table 1, line 19; internal management and permits and certificates bylaw 296 (consolidated with 296-3, August 2026), s. 3.5.1 and 3.6.1; nuisance bylaw 339, s. 13; MRC2022, s. 7.1 (May 2026 consolidation (zoning) and August 2026 consolidation (permits); checked October 1, 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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