Heat pumps in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue? 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 lot lines, hidden by an opaque screen or conifers.
At least 1 m from the lot lines, hidden by an opaque screen or conifers.
Not allowed in the front yard. Allowed in the secondary front yard of a corner lot, with a screen.
No higher than the railing, separated from the balcony by a screen and not visible from the street. 55 dBA maximum at the balcony’s edges.
Building with 5 or more dwellings: no more than 3 m high, behind an opaque screen, not visible from the street. House: not provided for.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The certificate also covers moving a heat pump, generator or pool pump.
- Include the certificate of location, a location plan and the unit’s spec sheet; 30-day processing once the file is complete.
- New building with 5 or more dwellings: window air conditioners not allowed.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue?
Certificate of authorization required before installation. Published fee: $65.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1 m from the lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard. Allowed in the secondary front yard of a corner lot, with a screen.
What is the noise limit?
55 dBA maximum, measured at the lot lines (zoning).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 514 457-5720, mcrichlow@sadb.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 874, s. 124 (Table 5), 158, 159 and 160; 2026 tariffs bylaw 878, s. 2.1.1 l); permits and certificates bylaw 536; city “Mechanical equipment” form 2026 (administrative consolidation 2 of December 4, 2025 (874); 2026 tariffs (878)).
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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