Generators

Step 1.Step One: Zoning Review

• Submit a Zoning Worksheet (ZW) through our Online Permit Center*
  * NOTE: You will be taken to our login page first before you can submit a ZW
• In the Worksheet, upload your completed Basic Application for Development Review including all site photos, a site plan, elevations and/or a cut sheet for vendor. For large generators (>400 lbs. AND with a center of gravity above 4 ft.), you must upload your completed Building Permit Application including plans and structural calculations
• A planner will review your submission
• Once approved, you will receive confirmation from the Zoning Division

Step 2.Step Two: Building Permits

For small residential generators (natural gas-powered), apply for both an Electrical and Plumbing permit here:

• Apply for Electrical Permit:
  ⇒ Residential (houses, duplexes, and their associated structures only)
• Apply for Plumbing Permit:
  ⇒ Residential (houses, duplexes, and their associated structures only)

For large generators (>400 lbs. AND with a center of gravity above 4 ft.), you will also need a Building Permit:

• Once advised by Building Counter Staff, please upload all associated Building Permit documents to your ZW

Step 3.Step Three: Application Review

Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your plans. If your plans require corrections or if we need further information, we will contact you. For the latest processing estimates, please see our Average Permit Processing Turnaround Times webpage.