Heat pumps in Saint-Polycarpe: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Polycarpe? 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 1 m from the rear lot line and no more than 1 m from the house wall.
At least 1 m from the side lot line and no more than 1 m from the wall. In the side setback, hidden from the street by landscaping.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Multi-family dwellings only, hidden from the street by landscaping.
Roof allowed only for commercial, industrial, institutional or community buildings.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, at least 3 m from the secondary front lot line.
- The unit must be no more than 1 m from the main building’s wall.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Polycarpe?
Certificate of authorization required before installation.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1 m from the side and rear lot lines, no more than 1 m from the house wall.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
50 dB or less at the lot lines.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 265-3777, ext. 227, urbaniste@stpolycarpe.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 218-2025, s. 8.24; permits and certificates bylaw 212-2025, s. 2.14 (table 2.1) (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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