Santa Rosa County, Florida solar ordinance
Solar: 25 ft (all solar facilities) from property lines, 15 ft (Solar Panels or modules) maximum height, 10 acres minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
6 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackabutting residential usesExcept for security fencing, project signs, and access paths, no solar electrical generating facility structure, equipment, or building shall be located within twenty five (25) feet of the property line when abutting residential uses. | 25 ft |
Property line setbackall solar facilitiesExcept for security fencing, project signs and access paths, no solar electrical generating facility structure or equipment, shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of the property line. | 25 ft |
Maximum heightSolar Panels or modulesc. Solar Panels or modules: Fifteen (15) feet | 15 ft |
Maximum heightBuildingsd. Buildings: Twenty-five (25) feet | 25 ft |
Fence heighta. Security fencing: Eight (8) feet | 8 ft |
Minimum lot sizeThe minimum parcel size for a solar electrical generating facility shall be 10 acres. | 10 acres |
Source: Santa Rosa County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Florida state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Florida rules and counties.
State siting: Florida Siting Board, through the Department of Environmental Protection Siting Coordination Office
Solar plants of 75 MW or more need state certification; smaller plants may opt in.
F.S. 403.503(14), 403.506 (Power Plant Siting Act). Source
Limits on local rules
Solar must be allowed as a permitted use in agricultural zones in unincorporated areas, and county buffer rules cannot be stricter than for similar uses.
F.S. 163.3205. Source
Every Florida figure in one spreadsheet
29 figures from 6 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. Plus Florida state law.
How these figures were read
We found Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County, FL?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 25 ft (abutting residential uses) from property lines and 25 ft (all solar facilities) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (Solar Panels or modules) and 25 ft (Buildings). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 10 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.