Permit required.
San José Municipal Code § 20.80.2010
in effectNo person shall place, construct or operate, or permit the placement, construction, or operation of, any electrical power generation equipment or facility for the purpose of providing stand-by or backup power, either permanent or temporary, without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions set forth in this title. (Ords. 26388, 26456.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026