Candler County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 250 ft (adjacent to residential properties) from property lines, 65 ft (ground-mounted systems) from roads, 25 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
7 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackadjacent to residential propertiesA minimum building setback of 250 feet measured from the nearest point of the property line of the parcel upon which the solar collection system is to be located to any appurtenant components and structures of the solar collection facility if adjacent to residential properties. | 250 ft |
Property line setbackadjacent to non-residential propertiesA minimum building setback of 100 feet measured from the nearest point of the property line of the parcel upon which the solar collection system is to be located to any appurtenant components and structures of the solar collection facility if adjacent to non-residential properties. | 100 ft |
Road setbackground-mounted systemsA minimum setback of 65 feet from public right of-ways is required for ground-mounted systems. | 65 ft |
Maximum heightground-mountedFreestanding solar panels that are ground-mounted shall not exceed 10' feet in height above the ground. | 10 ft |
Maximum heightNo structure shall exceed a height greater than 25' feet, except for existing poles and overhead wiring. | 25 ft |
Fence heightS creening shall consist of a minimum of eight-foot opaque fence (color chosen by staff) around the perimeter of the solar energy facility | 8 ft |
Minimum lot sizeThe minimum lot size required for a solar collection facility shall be ten (10) acres. | 10 acres |
Source: Candler 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 Candler 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 Candler County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 250 ft (adjacent to residential properties) from property lines, 100 ft (adjacent to non-residential properties) from property lines and 65 ft (ground-mounted systems) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Candler County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 10 ft (ground-mounted) and 25 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Candler County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 10 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.