Dougherty County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 2 miles (facility proposed within a two mile radius) setback from airport, 8 ft (minimum height) fence height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
4 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from airportfacility proposed within a two mile radiusAny solar energy facility proposed within a two ( 2) mile radius of an airport shall present evidence that they have gone through a review process with the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA). | 2 miles |
Maximum heightground mounted collectors and mounts when oriented to maximum tiltHeight of collector: Height of ground mounted collectors and mounts shall not exceed twenty ( 20) feet in height when oriented to maximum tilt. | 20 ft |
Fence heightminimum heightA security fence at a minimum height of eight ( 8) feet with a gate and locking mechanism shall enclose the perimeter of the solar energy system to deny access to any individuals not authorized to be on the property and for public safety. | 8 ft |
Minimum lot sizesolar energy facility (solar farm) as a principal use in the M-1, M-2 or AG districtsMinimum Lot Size: The minimum lot size for solar energy facility ( solar farm) as a principal use in the M- 1, M- 2 or AG districts is 5 acres. | 5 acres |
Source: Dougherty County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 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 Dougherty 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
How tall can a solar farm be in Dougherty County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 20 ft (ground mounted collectors and mounts when oriented to maximum tilt). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Dougherty County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres (solar energy facility (solar farm) as a principal use in the M-1, M-2 or AG districts). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.