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Home standby generator variance at 5 Hilltop Drive

North Salem, NY

Summary

A homeowner needs to place a backup generator closer to the side lot line than zoning allows because that's where the utilities enter. The board agreed it's well hidden and granted it with a condition that weekly test runs happen midweek, midday.

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Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No cost to the town; the homeowner pays for the generator, pad, and wall.

✅Who benefits

The homeowner gets reliable backup power during outages, which are common in North Salem.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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