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Side-Yard Generator Placement Variance at 377 Avon Rd

Town of Tonawanda

Summary

A homeowner requested permission to install a backup generator in their side yard due to backyard space constraints from a patio and driveway. The ZBA approved the request with a requirement to shield the unit with landscaping or fencing.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

None for the town; standard permit fees apply.

✅Who benefits

The property owner at 377 Avon Road, who can install backup power safely despite lot layout constraints.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJan 22, 2026approved

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular — January 21, 2026

A homeowner requested permission to install a backup generator in their side yard due to backyard space constraints from a patio and driveway. The ZBA approved the request with a requirement to shield the unit with landscaping or fencing.

Related development

approved

Zenner and Ritter Generator Installation at 377 Avon Rd

Allows the homeowner to install backup generator power where rear yard constraints prevent standard placement, with screening to protect neighborhood aesthetics.

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