(A) Permitted use. Outdoor generators adhering to the following performance and design standards of this section are permitted uses in all zoning districts.
(B) Performance and design standards.
(1) Outdoor generators shall be used for backup or emergency purposes only and shall not run continuously except during utility outages. Outdoor generators are restricted to being gas, natural gas, diesel fuel, clean homeheating oil, or propane fired and may not be wood or coal fired.
(2) All outdoor generators shall be located in the rear or side yard only and shall meet all requirements of Village of New Bremen Electric Rules and Regulations, Chapter 51.
(3) No more than one outdoor generator shall be permitted per single-family dwelling and shall not exceed a faceplate rating up to 30 kW AC, unless otherwise approved. No more than two units shall be permitted for multi-family dwelling and non-residential buildings.
(4) Outdoor generators shall be considered as an accessory use and shall meet all accessory use/accessory building requirements of property maintenance of the village, Chapter 153.
(5) Outdoor generators shall be installed at grade and in accordance with manufacturer standards.
(6) All outdoor generators shall have grid failure disconnect systems and shall adhere to New Bremen Interconnection Agreement and UL 174 l, Standard for Utility Interactive Applications where appropriate.
(Ord. 2021-04-08, passed 5-24-21)