Pierce County, Georgia solar and battery storage ordinance
Solar: 20 ft (Category 3 Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems) from property lines, 15 ft (ground-mounted collectors and mounts) maximum height. Battery storage: 1,000 ft (BESS storage container) from homes. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
2 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackCategory 3 Ground-Mounted Solar Energy SystemsCategory 3 Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems shall have a minimum Setback of 20 (feet) from all external boundaries of the parcel. | 20 ft |
Maximum heightground-mounted collectors and mountsThe height of ground-mounted collectors and mounts shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. | 15 ft |
Source: Pierce County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Battery storage rules
2 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homesBESS storage containerEach BESS storage container shall be set back at least 1,000 feet from any residential structure. | 1,000 ft |
Fence heightA fence of at least six feet high shall be required around the site. | 6 ft |
Source: Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 20 ft (Category 3 Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Pierce County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (ground-mounted collectors and mounts). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the battery storage setbacks in Pierce County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets battery storage back 1,000 ft (BESS storage container) from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.