Heat pumps in Upton: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Upton? 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.
Ground-mounted: at least 3 m from the lot lines.
Ground-mounted: at least 3 m from the lot lines.
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
- Heritage zone (suffix P): the unit must be hidden from the street by a fence or a dense hedge.
- Corner or through lot: any visible structure must sit beyond the front setback.
- Attach the certificate of location showing the planned spot and the cost of the work; reply within 30 days.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Upton?
Permit or certificate required before installation.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
Ground-mounted unit: at least 3 m from any lot line (side and rear yards).
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
General bylaw G-100.1: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 549-5611, ext. 104.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 2002-90, s. 6.2.2 to 6.2.4; permits and certificates bylaw 2002-93, s. 6.2 and 7.2; general bylaw G-100.1, s. 24; upton.ca, Urbanisme page (administrative consolidation of June 25, 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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