Heat pumps in Saint-Anicet: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Anicet? 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.
1.5 m from the lot lines, no more than 2 m from the house wall.
1.5 m from the lot lines, no more than 2 m from the house. In the side setback, hidden from the street by landscaping.
Allowed if the unit is hidden from the front lot line: architectural element, dense evergreen screen or opaque fence.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
On a roof slope other than the one facing the street.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- No permit, but the installation must still meet the zoning bylaw.
- The front-yard rule also applies to the secondary front yard (corner lot).
- Generator: side and rear yards only, at least 3 m from the lot lines.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Anicet?
No permit or certificate required for a heat pump.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines, no more than 2 m from the house wall.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. Allowed if the unit is hidden from the front lot line: architectural element, dense evergreen screen or opaque fence.
What is the noise limit?
No figure: noise at the lot lines must stay at « un niveau de bruit convenable » (a reasonable level).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 264-2555, ext. 15, urbanisme@stanicet.com.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 585, s. 7.24; permits and certificates bylaw 588, s. 2.13 (table 2.1) (zoning: consolidation with correction minutes of December 1, 2025; permits: consolidated September 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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