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Council debates tightening generator permit rules amid noise and safety concerns
Summary
Council members questioned the city’s three‑foot setback and other generator-permit provisions, instructed staff to benchmark neighboring ordinances and to coordinate with HOAs and SafeBuild, and discussed but did not adopt a permit pause pending review.
Council members raised concerns about the city’s ordinance and guidance for residential backup generators, saying current setbacks and noise/exhaust provisions appear too lenient for the sizes of equipment residents are now installing.
Presenters and councilors described safety and nuisance issues: a public commenter and council…
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