Heat pumps in Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington? 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 the lot lines (5 m in the agricultural zone).
At least 3 m from the lot lines (5 m in the agricultural zone), hidden by landscaping.
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
- Seasonal units (window air conditioners) are not covered by this rule.
- Bylaw 308-11 (in force July 9, 2026) amends zoning bylaw 308; its public notice does not list s. 96 on air conditioning.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington?
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with the municipal inspector.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
3 m from the lot lines in the village core and Rid zones; 5 m in the agricultural zone.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Harmonized MRC2022 bylaw (no. 327): no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal inspector, 450 454-4959, info@sherr.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 308 (2023-11 version including 308-9, amended by 308-11), s. 96; permits and certificates bylaw 281 (amended by 303), s. 21 and 29; harmonized bylaw 327, s. 7.1 (2023-11 version (308-9); 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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