Heat pumps in Saint-Aimé: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Aimé? 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.
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Not allowed in the front yard.
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
- Corner lot: in the rear yard, any visible structure must sit beyond the zone’s minimum front setback.
- The 1.5 m rule covers the heat pump and its equipment.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Aimé?
No permit or certificate required for a heat pump or A/C unit.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines, in the side and rear yards.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Bylaw RM-2026: no figure for heat pumps (bans noise likely to disturb the neighbours).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 788-2737, ext. 102, urbanisme@saintaime.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 393-2023, s. 4.5.1, 4.5.2 i), 4.5.3 b) and 8.8; permits and certificates bylaw 395-2023, s. 2.41 (table 2.41-A); bylaw RM-2026, s. 142 (zoning consolidated October 8, 2024; permits updated August 20, 2024).
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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