Residential Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Siting
Town of Tonawanda
Summary
Community Services for Every 1 sought permission to install a heat pump condenser in the side yard of a residential group home on Lorelee Drive due to piping constraints. The board approved the variance with a condition allowing slight placement flexibility up to the garage line.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
None on municipal funds.
The residents and operators of the group home at 110 Lorelee Drive.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular — August 19, 2026
Homeowners at 148 Fayette Avenue and 32 Devonshire Road requested variances to place air conditioning units in side yards rather than required rear yards due to patio layouts.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular — June 17, 2026
Several homeowners requested variances to place air conditioning condensers, heat pumps, and backup generators in side or front yards due to lot layouts or existing rear-yard features. The board approved all requests, noting they fit neighborhood character and minimum impact.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular — May 20, 2026
Homeowners sought variances to place mechanical units in side yards due to lot constraints and manufacturing requirements, highlighting challenges with strict rear-yard placement rules.
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Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular — March 18, 2026
Community Services for Every 1 sought permission to install a heat pump condenser in the side yard of a residential group home on Lorelee Drive due to piping constraints. The board approved the variance with a condition allowing slight placement flexibility up to the garage line.
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