Pike County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 100 ft (Ground mounted solar panels) from property lines, 15 ft (ground mounted) maximum height, 50 acres minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
8 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackGround mounted solar panelsGround mounted solar panels shall be setback at least 100 feet from property lines | 100 ft |
Property line setbackinvertersand inverters shall be setback at least 250 feet from property lines. | 250 ft |
Property line setbackaccessory structuresAll-other accessory structures related to the solar farm shall be setback at least 50 feet from any property line. | 50 ft |
Property line setbackutility linesUtility lines from the solar facility which connect to the utility transmission lines should be a minimum 100 feet from property lines | 100 ft |
Maximum heightground mounted(B) Height: Systems, equipment and structures shall not exceed 15 feet in height when ground mounted. | 15 ft |
Fence height(I) A minimum 6 foot high security fence shall surround the, perimeter of the solar farm. | 6 ft |
Minimum lot size(A) Minimum lot area: Solar farms shall not be located on parcels less than 50 acres. | 50 acres |
Decommissioning bondper acrePrior to the approval of a solar farm permit, a bond in the amount of $5000 per acre shall be posted. | $5,000 |
Source: Pike 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 Pike 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 Pike County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 100 ft (Ground mounted solar panels) from property lines, 250 ft (inverters) from property lines, 50 ft (accessory structures) from property lines and 100 ft (utility lines) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Pike County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (ground mounted). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Pike County, GA?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 50 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.