Heat pumps in Saint-Simon: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Simon? 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 every lot line.
Ground-mounted unit at least 3 m from every property line. Not allowed in the village core.
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 side-yard rule covers ground-mounted heat pumps and air conditioners.
- Village core: heat pumps allowed in the rear yard only (s. 14.2).
- The inspector is in the office on Tuesdays; book an appointment.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Simon?
Not specified in the permits bylaw: confirm with the inspector.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 3 m from every property line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Nuisance bylaw 588-24: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Building and environment inspector, 450 798-2276, ext. 223, inspecteur@saint-simon.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 544-19, s. 4.5.1, 4.5.2 i), 4.5.3, 7.10 and 14.2; permits bylaw 547-19; nuisance bylaw 588-24 (administrative consolidation of July 15, 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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