Heat pumps in Saint-Hugues: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Hugues? 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 3 m from all property lines.
Ground-mounted unit, at least 3 m from the lot lines. Not allowed in heritage zones (suffix P).
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
- Heritage zones (suffix P on the zoning map): heat pumps allowed in the rear yard only.
- Every permit application must be filed at least 15 days before the work starts.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Hugues?
To be confirmed: the permits bylaw does not name heat pumps.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
3 m from all property lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Nuisance bylaw 345-24: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Building inspector, 450 794-2030, ext. 2, inspection@st-hugues.com.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 269-06, s. 6.2.2 to 6.2.4; permits and certificates bylaw 272-06, s. 6.2; nuisance bylaw 345-24 (administrative consolidation of March 23, 2022; 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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