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BZA denies variance to place standby generator in side yard at 309 Arlington
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to install a standby generator in the side yard at 309 Arlington, citing the city ordinance and fire-department guidance that limit generators to rear open space. The applicant said conduits and a gas stub had been installed during house construction and that substantial landscaping was placed based on
The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request to place a standby generator in the side yard at 309 Arlington, concluding the request conflicted with the city’s ordinance and fire safety guidance.
City staff presented the ordinance citation (Chapter 126, Article 4, Section 4.3.m.1) and advised that standby generators must be placed in the rear open space at locations at least 5 feet from any principal or accessory building with habitable space. The applicant’s team…
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