Generator Requirements

Residential Generators

Permit is required
Submit a plat of survey indicating the location of the generator from all four lot lines. Please do not reduce or submit a partial survey.
Generator may be located in the side or rear yard. Generators may not be located more than 5 feet from the exterior wall of the home (if in a side yard), and must be 10 feet from any window or door opening.
Generator must be screened by either landscaping or a fence type structure.
Generator shall not be more than 79 decibels measured at the lot line.
Plug in style electrical transfer switches to electric meter are not allowed.
A brochure of specification of the generator must be submitted with the survey when applying for a permit.
After the permit is issued and generator installed, electrical and gas line inspections are required.
Provide a line diagram
Provide load calculations
Generator permit fee TBD

Permit is required
Submit a plat of survey indicating the location of the generator from all four lot lines. Please do not reduce or submit a partial survey.
Generator may be located in the side or rear yard. Generators may not be located more than 5 feet from the exterior wall of the principal structure, and must be 10 feet from any window or door opening.
Generator must be screened by either landscaping or a fence type structure.
Generator shall not be more than 67 decibels measured at the lot line.
Plug in style electrical transfer switches to electric meter are not allowed.
A brochure of specification of the generator must be submitted with the survey when applying for a permit.
Provide a line diagram
Provide load calculations
After the permit is issued and generator installed electrical, gas line and final inspections are required.
Generator permit fee TBD