Heat pumps in Pointe-des-Cascades: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Pointe-des-Cascades? 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 and no more than 2 m from the building it serves.
At least 2 m from the lot lines, no more than 2 m from the building, hidden from the street by opaque landscaping.
Corner lots only, in the front yard that is not on the main façade side, at least 2 m from the lot lines.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Roof: the unit must not be visible from the street.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The unit must be no more than 2 m from the building it serves (5 m for a geothermal pump).
- Zoning bylaw 223 has been in force since September 11, 2026: only its preliminary version of June 30, 2026 is posted.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Pointe-des-Cascades?
Certificate of authorization required before installation. Published fee: $25.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m on the sides, 1.5 m at the rear, no more than 2 m from the building.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. Corner lots only, in the front yard that is not on the main façade side, at least 2 m from the lot lines.
What is the noise limit?
Over 45 dBA at the lot lines: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 455-3414, ext. 225, urbanisme@pointe-des-cascades.com.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 223, s. 4.1.7 (table 20), 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.6.4; permits and certificates bylaw 226, s. 5.1.1 and 7.1.2 (bylaws 223 (zoning) and 226 adopted July 6, 2026, in force September 11, 2026; zoning 223 text read from the preliminary version of June 30, 2026).
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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