Heat pumps in Les Coteaux: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Les Coteaux? 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: hidden from the street by a fence, a decorative panel or an architectural element.
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines. On the ground: hidden from the street by a fence, a decorative panel or an architectural element.
The front-yard X points to notes (3) and (4), which cover multi-family buildings: for a house, confirm with urban planning.
Multi-family or group housing: allowed on a balcony; on the front side, hidden by the railing.
The bylaw allows roof units for commercial, industrial and public uses only: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Pool heat pump: at least 1.5 m from the property lines.
- Multi-family building: window A/C allowed in the front yard.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Les Coteaux?
The permits bylaw does not name heat pumps: confirm with urban planning.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines and 2 m from the front lot line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
The front-yard X points to notes (3) and (4), which cover multi-family buildings: for a house, confirm with urban planning.
What is the noise limit?
Nuisance bylaw: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 267-3531, ext. 239, techurbain@les-coteaux.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 317, s. 6.1 (row 46, notes 3 and 4), 15.1.7 and 15.2.1; permits and certificates bylaw 316, s. 4.1 and 5.1; nuisance bylaw 334 (RMH 450), s. 15 (consolidated June 11, 2026 (317, with 317-01); consolidated May 27, 2026 (316)).
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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