Power County, Idaho solar ordinance
Solar: 10 ft (all other lot lines) from property lines, 50 ft from roads, 20 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 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 setbackall other lot linesand ten feet from all other lot lines except solar panels shall not be placed closer than 100 feet from the lot line of another parcel containing a single-family home or residence. | 10 ft |
Road setbacke. Setbacks. Solar panels shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all right of way lines | 50 ft |
Setback from private airport runway(s)b. One mile radius from private airport runway(s). | 1 mile |
Setback from public use airport runway(s)c. Three (3) mile radius from public use airport runway(s). | 3 miles |
Setback from hospitals, schools, institutions of higher education, and daycare centerse. Prohibited within five hundred feet (500') of hospitals, schools, institutions of higher education, and daycare centers for purpose of allaying possible safety concerns. | 500 ft |
Maximum heightf. Height. A ground mounted solar energy system shall not exceed a height of 20 feet above natural grade at the time of project approval, as depicted on the site plan. | 20 ft |
Source: Power County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Idaho state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Idaho rules and counties.
Limits on local rules
For public utilities only, an Idaho Public Utilities Commission order overrides a conflicting local zoning decision; no limit was found for independent developers.
Idaho Code 67-6528. Source
Every Idaho figure in one spreadsheet
10 figures from 3 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 1 of those places is not on this site. Plus the 2 moratoria and bans on file and Idaho state law.
How these figures were read
We found Power 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 Power County, ID?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft from roads and 10 ft (all other lot lines) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Power County, ID?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 20 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.