Hart County, Georgia solar ordinance
Hart County has a moratorium in force, running to November 22, 2026. It covers solar farms. Solar: 500 ft from property lines, 500 ft from roads, 15 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Moratorium
Solar farms
- Runs to
- November 22, 2026
- Checked
- September 29, 2026
Commissioner Bennett moved to extend the Solar Moratorium for 180 days. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second. The motion carried 5-0.
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 setbackA Solar Energy Facility and its appurtenant components and structures shall be set back a minimum of 500 feet from all property lines and road rights of way . | 500 ft |
Property line setbackfencing setback from adjacent property linesAll such fencing shall be located no less than 50 feet to adjacent property lines or road rights of way. | 50 ft |
Road setbackA Solar Energy Facility and its appurtenant components and structures shall be set back a minimum of 500 feet from all property lines and road rights of way . | 500 ft |
Road setbackfencing setback from road rights of wayAll such fencing shall be located no less than 50 feet to adjacent property lines or road rights of way. | 50 ft |
Maximum heightA solar panel or array within the facility shall not exceed the maximum height of 15 feet as measured from the grade at the base of the structure to the highest point. | 15 ft |
Fence heightno less thanAny solar energy facility must be enclosed by a fence no less than 6 feet in height. | 6 ft |
Minimum lot sizeper existing parcelThe minimum lot size for a solar energy facility will be 2500 acres per existing parcel . | 2,500 acres |
Source: Hart County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 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 Hart 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
Is there a solar moratorium in Hart County, GA?
Hart County has a moratorium in force, running to November 22, 2026. It covers solar farms. Checked against the adopting document on September 29, 2026.
What are the solar setbacks in Hart County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 500 ft from property lines, 500 ft from roads, 50 ft (fencing setback from adjacent property lines) from property lines and 50 ft (fencing setback from road rights of way) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Hart County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Hart County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 2,500 acres (per existing parcel). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.