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Heat pumps in Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague: permits and bylaws

Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague? 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.

Where the unit can go Compare with another city
PermitPermit requiredCertificate of authorization required before installation
Fee$50Fee published by the city.
Distance from lot lines2 mAt least 2 m from the side and rear lot lines
Noise limitNot specifiedNuisance bylaw: no figure for heat pumps
01 · Where the unit can go

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.

BackyardAllowed

At least 2 m from the side and rear lot lines.

Side yardAllowed

At least 2 m from the side and rear lot lines.

Front yardNot allowed

Not allowed in the front yard or on the front wall of the house.

BalconyNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

Flat roofWith conditions

Allowed if not visible from a street.

02 · Before the work

Good to know, and who to call.

Good to know

  • On the lot, the unit must sit on the ground or on a support designed for that purpose.
  • Corner lot: the bylaw bans the secondary front yard (s. 7.16) but also allows it as an exception (s. 7.17 l): confirm.
Who to call Urban planning and environment department, 450 371-0523, ext. 226 (inspector, ext. 228), urbanisme@sldg.ca Ask them to confirm the rules for your address before the work.
03 · Questions

The short answers.

Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague?

Certificate of authorization required before installation. Published fee: $50.

How far from the lot lines must the unit be?

At least 2 m from the side and rear lot lines.

Can a heat pump go in the front yard?

No. Not allowed in the front yard or on the front wall of the house.

What is the noise limit?

Nuisance bylaw: no figure for heat pumps.

Who should I call to confirm before the work?

Urban planning and environment department, 450 371-0523, ext. 226 (inspector, ext. 228), urbanisme@sldg.ca.

04 · Sources

Read at the source.

Sources: Zoning bylaw 16-125, s. 1.15, 7.15 to 7.19, 16.24, 25.1 and 25.2; permits and certificates bylaw 16-128, s. 6.1, 6.2 (table 6.2-1) and 8.3; nuisance bylaw 11-86 (RMH-450) (version in force June 12, 2025 (zoning 16-125); amendment 16-128-2 in force January 23, 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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