Monroe County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 35 ft from property lines, 25 ft (ground mounted solar panels) maximum height, 5 acres (solar farm installation) minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 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 |
|---|---|
Property line setbackThe design of the solar farm shall adhere to a minimum 35-foot setback from all property lines which includes a minimum fifteen (15) foot vegetative buffer. | 35 ft |
Maximum heightground mounted solar panelsGround mounted solar panels shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet. | 25 ft |
Fence heightScreening shall consists of a minimum 6-foot fence with the addition of shrubbery, trees or an earthen berm as may be required to comply with the view shed/glare requirements. | 6 ft |
Minimum lot sizesolar farm installationA solar farm installation shall be constructed on at least five or more acres. | 5 acres |
Source: Monroe County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 35 ft from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Monroe County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft (ground mounted solar panels). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Monroe County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres (solar farm installation). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.