Heat pumps in Saint-Lazare: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Lazare? 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.
At least 2 m from the lot lines.
Not allowed in the front yard or front setback (including the secondary front setback).
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
- Allowed only in the side or rear setback or yard, for all use categories.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Lazare?
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 2 m from the lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard or front setback (including the secondary front setback).
What is the noise limit?
Zoning bylaw: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 424-8000, ext. 242, urbanisme@ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 771, s. 144 (table 5), 146 and 147; permits and certificates bylaw 774, s. 22 and 23 (zoning: consolidated September 8, 2026; permits: consolidated February 11, 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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