Heat pumps in Saint-Urbain-Premier: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Urbain-Premier? 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 1.5 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house wall.
1.5 m from the lot lines, no more than 2 m from the house. In the side setback, hidden from the street by landscaping.
Not allowed in the front yard, including the secondary front yard.
Multi-family buildings only: hidden by landscaping, not visible from the street.
On a roof slope other than the one facing the street. Opaque screen if visible from the street.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- No mechanical equipment on the main façade or on any wall facing a street.
- Corner lot: also not allowed in the secondary front yard.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Urbain-Premier?
Certificate of authorization required before installation.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines, no more than 2 m from the house wall.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard, including the secondary front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Over 50 dB at the lot lines: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal inspector, 450 427-3987, inspecteur@munsup.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 476-24, s. 7.32 and 8.20; permits and certificates bylaw 479-24, s. 2.13 (table 2.1) (consolidation including bylaw 510-26 (in force April 28, 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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