Heat pumps in Roxton Pond: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Roxton Pond? 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, at least 1.5 m from the rear and side lot lines, screened so it is not visible from the street.
Allowed, at least 1.5 m from the side lot line, screened so it is not visible from the street.
Allowed, one per dwelling: 5 m from the front lot line (minimum front yard) and 1.5 m from the side lot line, screened so it is not visible from the street.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The unit must be screened with architectural or landscaping features so it is not visible from a public or private street.
- No more than one air conditioner, heat pump or generator per dwelling in the front yard.
- A pool heat pump is a pool accessory: it is covered by the pool authorization.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Roxton Pond?
Not specified: heat pumps are on neither the list of permits and certificates nor the list of exempt work; confirm with urban planning.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines; 5 m from the front lot line in the minimum front yard.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. Allowed, one per dwelling: 5 m from the front lot line (minimum front yard) and 1.5 m from the side lot line, screened so it is not visible from the street.
What is the noise limit?
General bylaw G-100: no figure for heat pumps (noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is prohibited).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 372-6875, ext. 265, urbanisme@roxtonpond.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 11-14, s. 87 and Table 1 (yards); permits and certificates bylaw 02-22, s. 23 and 24 (amended by 04-26); general bylaw G-100, s. 30 (zoning: consolidation including bylaws up to 01-24 (amendments 05-25 and 08-25 unrelated to heat pumps); 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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