Decatur County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 15 ft from property lines, 100 ft from homes, 25 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 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 setbackThe footprint shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines and 100 feet from any residential structure located on a non-participating parcel. | 15 ft |
Setback from homesThe footprint shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines and 100 feet from any residential structure located on a non-participating parcel. | 100 ft |
Maximum heightExcluding any overhead lines, substations, or switchyards, no ground mounted solar energy system shall exceed 25 feet in height as measured from the grade at the base of a structure to the highest point of that structure. | 25 ft |
Fence heightminimumThe footprint of a solar energy facility shall be enclosed by a security fence no less than six feet nor no greater than eight feet in height. | 6 ft |
Fence heightmaximumThe footprint of a solar energy facility shall be enclosed by a security fence no less than six feet nor no greater than eight feet in height. | 8 ft |
Noise limitInverter noise shall be no greater than 40 dBA, as measured from a receptor’s residential structure on a non-participating parcel. | 40 dBA |
Source: Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 15 ft from property lines and 100 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Decatur County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.