Johnson County, Indiana solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 150 ft (non-participating landowner's property line) from property lines, 100 ft (edge of any public right of way) from roads, 25 ft (Ground or pole-mounted solar energy systems) maximum height. Wind: 1.5 × height setback from power lines, 1.25 × height (Wind Farm towers) setback from another tower. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 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 setbacknon-participating landowner's property linei. All ground-mounted solar panels or arrays must be at least 150 (one-hundred fifty) feet from any property line of a non-participating landowner’s property line. | 150 ft |
Property line setbackadjoined by property that is zoned residentialiv. All ground-mounted solar panels or arrays must be at least two hundred (200) feet from the property line if adjoined by property that is zoned residential | 200 ft |
Property line setbackadjoined by property that is zoned agricultural which has a single family dwelling within five hundred (500) feetand at least two (200) hundred feet from the property line if adjoined by property that is zoned agricultural which has a single family dwelling within five hundred (500) feet of the solar panels or arrays. | 200 ft |
Road setbackedge of any public right of wayiii. All ground-mounted solar panels or arrays must be at least one hundred (100) feet from the edge of any public right of way. | 100 ft |
Setback from homes, participating ownerexisting participating dwelling unitv. When the solar facilities for a single project encompass multiple parcels, the solar panels or arrays must be at least 150 feet from any existing participating dwelling unit. | 150 ft |
Maximum heightGround or pole-mounted solar energy systemsGround or pole-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 25 feet in height as measured from the natural grade to the top of the panel or arrays when oriented at maximum tilt. | 25 ft |
Noise limitmeasured from the nearest property linei. Noise: The noise level of all SECS shall be no greater than fifty (50) decibels measured from the nearest property line. | 50 dBA |
Source: Johnson County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
2 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from power linesm. Distance from Power Lines: All WECS shall be located at least 1.5 times their height from power lines. | 1.5 × height |
Setback from another towerWind Farm towersb. Setbacks: All WECS are to meet setback standards under Section 6-101-6(J)(2)(b), and towers must be located at least 1.25 times their height from another tower. | 1.25 × height |
Source: Johnson County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 150 ft (non-participating landowner's property line) from property lines, 100 ft (edge of any public right of way) from roads, 200 ft (adjoined by property that is zoned residential) from property lines and 200 ft (adjoined by property that is zoned agricultural which has a single family dwelling within five hundred (500) feet) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Johnson County, IN?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft (Ground or pole-mounted solar energy systems). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.