Toombs County, Georgia solar ordinance
Solar: 300 ft (Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems) from property lines, 16 ft (Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems) maximum height, 50 dBA (daytime hours (8:00 AM to 7:59 PM)) noise limit. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
7 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackretention pond placementRetention ponds must be located at least two-hundred fifty (250) feet away from any solar panel installations and at least four-hundred (400) feet from any property line to minimize the risk of water damage to the panels and associated equipment. | 400 ft |
Property line setbackCommercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy SystemsCommercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems shall have a setback at least three-hundred (300) feet from the property line, which shall consist of natural vegetation. | 300 ft |
Setback from solar panel installationsretention pond placementRetention ponds must be located at least two-hundred fifty (250) feet away from any solar panel installations and at least four-hundred (400) feet from any property line to minimize the risk of water damage to the panels and associated equipment. | 250 ft |
Maximum heightCommercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy SystemsCommercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet above the ground in height, as measured from the point on the ground directly below the panel when tilted at the highest aspect. | 16 ft |
Fence heightCommercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy SystemsThe perimeter of a Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems, including its visual buffer, shall be enclosed by a black or green coated-chain link fence with a height of at least eight (8) feet, a gate, and locking mechanism to deny access to any individuals not authorized to be on the pro | 8 ft |
Noise limitdaytime hours (8:00 AM to 7:59 PM)(i) During daytime hours (8:00 AM to 7:59 PM), the continuous sound level generated by the commercial ground mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed fifty (50) decibels, measured at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line of the mining operation. | 50 dBA |
Noise limitnighttime hours (8:00 PM to 7:59 AM)(ii) During nighttime hours (8:00 PM to 7:59 AM), the continuous sound level generated by the commercial ground mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed thirty-five (35) decibels, measured at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line of the mining operation. | 35 dBA |
Source: Toombs 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 Toombs 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 Toombs County, GA?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 400 ft (retention pond placement) from property lines and 300 ft (Commercial 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 Toombs County, GA?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 16 ft (Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.