Randolph County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 50 ft (solar energy facility) from property lines, 100 ft (solar energy facility) from homes, 25 ft (freestanding solar panels or solar arrays) maximum height. 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 setbacksolar energy facilityA solar energy facility and its appurtenant components and structures shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines and 100 feet from any residence. | 50 ft |
Setback from homessolar energy facilityA solar energy facility and its appurtenant components and structures shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines and 100 feet from any residence. | 100 ft |
Maximum heightfreestanding solar panels or solar arrays1. Freestanding solar panels or solar arrays shall not exceed 25 feet in height as measured from the grade at the base of the structure to the highest point. | 25 ft |
Fence heightminimum heightthe solar energy facility shall be enclosed by a security fence no less than 6 feet nor greater than 8 feet in height. | 6 ft |
Fence heightmaximum heightthe solar energy facility shall be enclosed by a security fence no less than 6 feet nor greater than 8 feet in height. | 8 ft |
Noise limitmeasured at the property lineInverter noise shall not exceed 40dBA, measured at the property line. | 40 dBA |
Source: Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft (solar energy facility) from property lines and 100 ft (solar energy facility) from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Randolph County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft (freestanding solar panels or solar arrays). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.