West Long Branch City Zoning Code
§ 18-6.10
Residential Generators.
[Added 1-15-2025 by Ord. No. O-25-3]
a.
Residential generators, which are intended to be permanently installed and connected to the building's electrical systems in order to provide backup power in the event of power outages, shall be a permitted accessory structure subject to the following:
1.
No more than one residential generator for each single-family lot is permitted.
2.
A residential generator is only permitted in the side or rear yard of any single-family lot.
3.
The residential generator shall comply with the principal building's side and rear yard setback requirements for the zone located. The residential generator shall be located at a distance from the principal structure in accordance with its manufacturer's installation instructions or the building codes adopted by the State of New Jersey, whichever is more stringent.
4.
Residential generators shall be ground-mounted.
5.
The residential generator shall be screened from public view and adjacent residential properties. Said screening may consist of the following:
(a)
Densely planted evergreen shrubs, which shall grow to not less than five feet after one growing season; or
(b)
A solid and uniform fence at least five feet in height on four sides of said equipment; or
(c)
A masonry wall at least five feet in height on four sides of said equipment; or
(d)
Decorative lattice, which shall be at least five feet in height on four sides of said equipment and be designed to be easily removable without tools so as to facilitate access to equipment or machinery for maintenance purposes; or
(e)
Any similar type of solid or uniform screening, which will prevent exposure of such equipment to public view.
The above requirements shall not be construed to prevent an opening in any required screening for maintenance purposes. However, any such opening shall be made as inconspicuous as is possible so as to prevent any unsightly display of said equipment to public view or adjacent residential properties.
6.
The residential generator shall only be used or operated during electrical power outages and as required by the manufacturer for maintenance purposes. Maintenance operation shall only take place during weekday hours between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not to exceed once a week.
7.
An applicant for a residential generator must file an application with the Construction Department prior to installation and receive permits as necessary before any work can be commenced.
8.
Use of a residential generator as a permanent or primary source of power for a structure in the Borough of West Long Branch is prohibited.
9.
No residential generator to be installed may exceed a capacity of 26 kw.
