Bulloch County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 500 ft from homes, 10 acres minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
5 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homes(a) Buildings or structures shall be 500 feet from any residence. | 500 ft |
Maximum heightmechanical equipment (including arrays and panels) and outdoor lighting fixtures(f) All mechanical equipment (including arrays and panels) and outdoor lighting fixtures shall be limited to a height of 15 feet. | 15 ft |
Fence heightminimum(e) Screened chain-link or pressure treated lumber security fencing will be required at a minimum height of 6 feet, but not at a greater height than 8 feet around the perimeter of the facility inside the required setbacks, and it shall be regularly maintained. | 6 ft |
Fence heightmaximum(e) Screened chain-link or pressure treated lumber security fencing will be required at a minimum height of 6 feet, but not at a greater height than 8 feet around the perimeter of the facility inside the required setbacks, and it shall be regularly maintained. | 8 ft |
Minimum lot size(c) Minimum lot size is 10.0 acres. | 10 acres |
Source: Bulloch County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Every Georgia figure in one spreadsheet
123 figures from 29 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 7 of those places are not on this site. Plus the 4 moratoria and bans on file and Georgia state law.
How these figures were read
We found Bulloch 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 Bulloch County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 500 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Bulloch County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (mechanical equipment (including arrays and panels) and outdoor lighting fixtures). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Bulloch County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 10 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.