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Heat pumps in Venise-en-Québec: permits and bylaws

Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Venise-en-Québec? 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.

Where the unit can go Compare with another city
PermitNo permitNo permit required to install a heat pump or air conditioner; zoning rules still apply
FeeNot applicableNo permit is required.
Distance from lot lines1 m (side yard)At least 1 m from the lot lines in the side yard; no distance set in the rear yard
Noise limitNot specifiedNoise bylaw 439-2016 (RM-420): no decibel figure; any device that disturbs the neighbours is not allowed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
01 · Where the unit can go

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.

BackyardAllowed

Allowed in the rear yard, with no minimum distance set.

Side yardAllowed

At least 1 m from the lot lines.

Front yardNot allowed

Not allowed in the front yard, including the part beyond the setback.

BalconyNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

Flat roofNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

02 · Before the work

Good to know, and who to call.

Good to know

  • Corner lot: also not allowed in the secondary front yard.
  • No construction inside a servitude without the written consent of its holder.
Who to call Urban planning department, 450 346-4260, ext. 5610, inspection@venise-en-quebec.ca Ask them to confirm the rules for your address before the work.
03 · Questions

The short answers.

Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Venise-en-Québec?

No permit required to install a heat pump or air conditioner; zoning rules still apply.

How far from the lot lines must the unit be?

At least 1 m from the lot lines in the side yard; no distance set in the rear yard.

Can a heat pump go in the front yard?

No. Not allowed in the front yard, including the part beyond the setback.

What is the noise limit?

Noise bylaw 439-2016 (RM-420): no decibel figure; any device that disturbs the neighbours is not allowed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Who should I call to confirm before the work?

Urban planning department, 450 346-4260, ext. 5610, inspection@venise-en-quebec.ca.

04 · Sources

Read at the source.

Sources: Zoning bylaw 322-2009, s. 508 and 510; permits and certificates bylaw 315-2007, s. 400 and 401; municipal fact sheet « Foire aux questions – Avec ou sans permis »; noise bylaw 439-2016 (RM-420), s. 9 (zoning updated June 2025; permits bylaw updated July 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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