Heat pumps in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine? 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 property line.
Ground-mounted unit at least 3 m from every property line.
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.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine?
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?
General bylaw G200: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Building and environment inspector, 450 795-6272, ext. 105, urbanisme@stemariemadeleine.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 09-370, s. 6.3, 6.4 n) and 6.5; permits and certificates bylaw 09-373, s. 6.2 and 7.2; bylaw G200, s. 42 (consolidation posted on the municipal website, 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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