Hendricks County, Indiana solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 1.1 × height (whichever is greater) from property lines, 150 ft from homes, 30 ft from roads. Wind: 1.1 × height (whichever is greater) from property lines, 5 × height from homes, 1.1 × height from roads. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
4 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackwhichever is greaterA SECS shall be set back from the nearest property line no less than the principal setback requirements for the underlying zoning classification or 1.1 times the Panel Height, whichever is greater. | 1.1 × height |
Setback from homesA SECS shall be no closer to an existing dwelling than 150 feet. This does not include any dwellings on the subject property. | 150 ft |
Road setbackAll SECS shall be set back from the nearest public road no less than thirty (30) feet , as measured from the proposed right of way width in the current Hendricks County Thoroughfare Plan. | 30 ft |
Fence heightmaximum allowedFences and walls shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height in all districts. | 8 ft |
Source: Hendricks County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
5 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackwhichever is greaterAll Wind Turbines shall be set back from the nearest property line a distance of not less than the normal setback requirements for the underlying zoning classification or 1.1 times the Turbine Height, whichever is greater. | 1.1 × height |
Setback from homesWind Turbines shall be set back from the nearest Occupied Building located on a Non-participating Landowner’s property a distance of not less than five (5) times the Wind Turbine hub height, as measured from the center of the Wind Turbine base to the nearest point on the foundation of the Occupied Building. | 5 × height |
Road setbackAll Wind Turbines shall be set back from the nearest public road a distance of not less than 1.1 times the Turbine Height, as measured from the right of-way line of the nearest public road to the center of the Wind Turbine base. | 1.1 × height |
Setback from homes, participating ownerwhichever is greaterWind Turbines shall be set back from the nearest Occupied Building located on a Participating Landowner’s property a distance not less than the normal setback requirements for the underlying zoning classification or 1.1 times the Turbine Height, whichever is greater. | 1.1 × height |
Noise limitmeasured at the exterior of any Occupied Building on a Non-participating Landowner’s propertyAudible sound from a Wind Energy Facility shall not exceed fifty-five (55) dBA, as measured at the exterior of any Occupied Building on a Non-participating Landowner’s property. | 55 dBA |
Source: Hendricks County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Indiana state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Indiana rules and counties.
Solar standards in state law
Optional default standards for solar of 10 MW or more: they apply only in a county or town that voluntarily becomes a solar energy ready community (it may adopt looser ones), for applications filed after June 30, 2022.
| Homes (non-participating) | 250 ft |
| Property line (non-participating) | 50 ft |
| Public roads | 40 ft (interstate, state, county highways) from right-of-way |
| Public roads | 30 ft (collector), 10 ft (local) from right-of-way |
| Panel height at full tilt | 25 ft |
| Fence height | 6 ft minimum |
| Noise | 50 dBA (hourly average, at nearest non-participating dwelling) |
IC 8-1-42-1, -2, -10, -12, -16 (P.L.90-2022). Source
Wind standards in state law
Optional default standards: they apply only in a county or town that voluntarily becomes a wind energy ready community (it may adopt looser ones), for applications filed after June 30, 2022.
| Homes (non-participating) | 3 × tip height |
| Property line (non-participating) | 1.1 × tip height |
| Public roads | 1.1 × tip height (to road centerline) |
| Town limits | 1 mile (town may waive) |
| Tip height | No local cap stricter than FAA Part 77 |
| Shadow flicker | 30 hours/year |
| Noise | 50 dBA (hourly average, at dwelling wall) |
| Decommissioning | Bond: 25% of cost by commercial operation, stepping up later |
IC 8-1-41-1, -10, -11, -13, -16 (P.L.90-2022). Source
Every Indiana figure in one spreadsheet
240 figures from 28 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. Plus the 2 moratoria and bans on file and Indiana state law.
How these figures were read
We found Hendricks 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 Hendricks County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 1.1 × height (whichever is greater) from property lines, 30 ft from roads and 150 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Hendricks County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 5 × height from homes, 1.1 × height (whichever is greater) from property lines and 1.1 × height from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.