Heat pumps in Marieville: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Marieville? 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 setback, at least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Allowed in the side setbacks, at least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Not allowed in the front setback.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Not allowed on the roof of a main or accessory building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The unit must sit on the ground or on a support designed specifically for that purpose.
- There must be a main building on the lot.
- A water-cooled unit connected to the city water supply must run in a closed loop.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Marieville?
No permit or certificate required (the zoning bylaw still applies).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.5 m from every lot line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front setback.
What is the noise limit?
Nuisance bylaw 1225-21: no figure for heat pumps (noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is prohibited).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and environment department, 450 460-4444, ext. 291, urbanisme@ville.marieville.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 1066-05, s. 146, 201 to 203; permits and certificates bylaw 1069-05, s. 22; fact sheet R-06-019 (consolidated to July 7, 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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