Heard County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 100 ft from property lines, 600 ft from homes, 5 acres minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 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 setbackA solar energy facility and its appurtenant components and structures shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines and 600 feet from any residence. | 100 ft |
Setback from homesA solar energy facility and its appurtenant components and structures shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines and 600 feet from any residence. | 600 ft |
Fence heightperimeter of the propertyScreening shall consist of a minimum of ten-foot opaque fence (color chosen by staff) around the perimeter of the property | 10 ft |
Fence heightif 24-hour security guards or video surveillance is not providedthe solar energy facility shall be enclosed by a security fence no less than ten feet in height. | 10 ft |
Minimum lot sizeas defined in section 46-101 requiring a minimum of 5 acres to be considered, shall be subject to the following regulations: | 5 acres |
Noise limitmeasured at the property lineInverter noise shall not exceed 40 dBA, measured at the property line. | 40 dBA |
Source: Heard 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 Heard 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 Heard County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 100 ft from property lines and 600 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Heard County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.