Moffat County, Colorado solar ordinance
Solar: 30 ft (Agriculture District, measured from street right-of-way) from roads, 5 acres (Agriculture District) minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
3 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Road setbackAgriculture District, measured from street right-of-wayFront Yard: Each lot shall have front yard setbacks of not less than 30 feet, as measured from the street right-of-way line | 30 ft |
Road setbackAgriculture District, measured from street center lineor 60 feet as measured from the street center line, whichever is greater. | 60 ft |
Minimum lot sizeAgriculture DistrictThe minimum lot size that may be created within the "A" District shall be 5 acres. | 5 acres |
Source: Moffat County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Colorado state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Colorado rules and counties.
Limits on local rules
For public utilities and power authorities only, local governments must decide within set deadlines and a denial can be appealed to the Public Utilities Commission.
C.R.S. 29-20-108. Source
Every Colorado figure in one spreadsheet
79 figures from 19 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 8 of those places are not on this site. Plus the 3 moratoria and bans on file and Colorado state law.
How these figures were read
We found Moffat County's own ordinance and had two AI models read it separately. A figure is shown only when both read the same number and the sentence it comes from was found in the document. Moratoria and bans are checked against the adopting document. Ordinances change and many figures apply only in some cases, so check the cited section with the county before relying on one.
Common questions
What are the solar setbacks in Moffat County, CO?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 30 ft (Agriculture District, measured from street right-of-way) from roads and 60 ft (Agriculture District, measured from street center line) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Moffat County, CO?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres (Agriculture District). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.