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Originally Posted by Kybosh
I'm trying to figure out where we would need to locate an A/C to meet bylaw requirements. I keep seeing and hearing different requirements. We have a half duplex and the question is do we install it on the side of the house or at the rear?
We have ample space to install at the side but we only have that one side as entry to the back yard (plus the alley). The city only says "A/C units may only project 1.0m into the side setback" and says nothing about how much space is required to the property line. I've seen everything from 0.2m (we would be able to meet this) to 1.2m (we cannot meet this) for space from the A/C to the property line, so it's very confusing. Looks like I can utilize the bulkhead to access the backyard but it would be a bit more of an involved install versus the side of the house.
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I have the same situation as you, a half duplex where it would be easier to install on the side versus the back. Installing the back would also take up a big chunk of my fairly small yard. My impression was that you need a 1.2m setback in most areas of the city and your AC unit could go 1m into that 1.2m setback leaving at least 0.2m to the property line.
I just checked with one of my colleagues (land surveyor) who works in the municipal side of the business (I'm in the oil and gas area), he said you might get away with applying for the building permit but he's seen cases where his clients have been in trouble when they apply for compliance from the city for a Real Property Report, typically done when the house is sold. He said it wasn't a relaxation either, they physically had to move the unit to the back of the house. Even the low profile/compact units could be a problem on the side. We're going to look at putting one of the compact units on the back, they seem to be a little more expensive, but quieter and smaller.