Dawson County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 25 ft from property lines, 20 ft (Freestanding solar panels located on the ground) maximum height, 5 acres minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 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 |
|---|---|
Property line setback(2) Freestanding solar panels shall meet a minimum setback of 50 25 feet from all property boundaries.; the front setback shall be based upon the road category. | 25 ft |
Maximum heightFreestanding solar panels located on the ground(f) Solar farms. (1) Freestanding solar panels located on the ground shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the ground. | 20 ft |
Minimum lot size(3) Solar farms shall be located on parcels greater than five acres. | 5 acres |
Source: Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 25 ft from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Dawson County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 20 ft (Freestanding solar panels located on the ground). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Dawson County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.