Heat pumps in Pointe-Fortune: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Pointe-Fortune? 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 2 m from the lot lines, on the ground or on a stand, not visible from a street.
At least 2 m from the lot lines, on the ground or on a stand, not visible from a street.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Multi-family dwellings only, camouflaged if visible from a street.
Not allowed on the roof of a main or accessory building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, at least 2 m from the secondary front lot line.
- On the ground or on a purpose-built stand whose base is no more than 1 m above the ground.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Pointe-Fortune?
Certificate of authorization required before installation.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m from the side and rear lot lines (and from the secondary front lot line on a corner lot).
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
50 dB or less at the lot lines (compressors).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning inspector (Thursdays), 450 451-5178, ext. 0, urbanisme@pointefortune.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 400-2024, s. 7.37; permits and certificates bylaw 403-2024, s. 2.13 (table 2.1) (checked September 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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