Heat pumps in Saint-Zotique: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Zotique? 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, or 1 m with an acoustic screen, and 2 m from other buildings.
At least 2 m from the lot lines, or 1 m with an acoustic screen, and 2 m from other buildings.
Not allowed in the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, 3 m from the front lot line, fully hidden by a permanent visual screen or a fence.
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
- A new zoning bylaw (draft no. 792) is going through adoption: the rules may change.
- Unit on the roof or projecting from a wall: clad with an authorized exterior material; on the roof, it must not be visible in any way.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Zotique?
Building permit required (general rule, no exemption for heat pumps).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m from the lot lines on the sides and at the rear (1 m with an acoustic screen), 2 m from other buildings.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, 3 m from the front lot line, fully hidden by a permanent visual screen or a fence.
What is the noise limit?
Average heat pump noise: 50 dBA maximum at the lot lines.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 267-9335.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 529, table 24 and s. 5.1.2; bylaw 532 on the administration of planning bylaws, s. 5.1 (administrative version updated to bylaw 529-37 (2025); 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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