Heat pumps in Saint-Ours: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Ours? 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.
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
- The zoning bylaw refers to “air-conditioning units”; the word “heat pump” does not appear.
- When a permit is required, it is handed over in person once the fees are paid.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Ours?
No certificate required for a residential heat pump or permanent A/C unit.
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.
What is the noise limit?
Bylaw RM-2017: no figure for heat pumps (bans noise that disturbs the neighbours).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 785-2203, ext. 105, urbanisme@saintours.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 2006-109, s. 6.2; permits and certificates bylaw 2006-112, s. 5.1 (table 3); bylaw RM-2017, s. 6.1.5 (zoning revision V-20200915 (includes amendments up to 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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