Vermillion County, Indiana solar, wind and battery storage ordinance
Solar: 50 ft (non-participating properties) from property lines, 300 ft (non-participating homes) from homes, 60 ft (whichever is greater) from roads. Wind: 2 miles (adjacent property line) from property lines, 2 miles (street right-of-way) from roads, 32 dBA (measured at any point along the development's boundary) noise limit. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
9 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 properties2. Solar Power Plant Setbacks from Non-Participating Properties : All components of a solar power plant shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from all non-participating property lines; | 50 ft |
Setback from homesnon-participating homesand, at least three hundred (300) feet from all non-participating homes (measured from the foundation). | 300 ft |
Road setbackwhichever is greater3. Solar Power Plant Setbacks from Streets : All components of a solar power plant shall be set back at least sixty (60) feet from the centerline of any county street, | 60 ft |
Road setbackwhichever is greateror at least thirty (30) feet from a known right-of-way boundary (e.g. a State Road right-of-way); whichever is greater. | 30 ft |
Maximum heightGround-Mounted Solar Arrays2. Ground-Mounted Solar Arrays : Ground-mounted solar arrays may not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height when at maximum tilt. | 25 ft |
Maximum heighttransformers, substations, and switch yardstransformers, substations, and switch yards shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height. | 50 ft |
Fence heightminimumI. Perimeter Fence : The solar power plant shall have a perimeter fence a minimum of seven (7) feet and maximum of ten (10) feet tall surrounding the entire development. | 7 ft |
Fence heightmaximumI. Perimeter Fence : The solar power plant shall have a perimeter fence a minimum of seven (7) feet and maximum of ten (10) feet tall surrounding the entire development. | 10 ft |
Minimum lot sizeB. Minimum Lot Area : The minimum lot area for any solar power plant is five (5) acres. | 5 acres |
Source: Vermillion County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
12 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackadjacent property linea. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any adjacent property line, street right-of-way, railroad right-of-way, or overhead electrical transmission or distribution lines by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Road setbackstreet right-of-waya. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any adjacent property line, street right-of-way, railroad right-of-way, or overhead electrical transmission or distribution lines by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Setback from railroad right-of-waya. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any adjacent property line, street right-of-way, railroad right-of-way, or overhead electrical transmission or distribution lines by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Setback from overhead electrical transmission or distribution linesa. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any adjacent property line, street right-of-way, railroad right-of-way, or overhead electrical transmission or distribution lines by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Setback from platted subdivisionb. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any platted subdivision, city or town corporate limit, healthcare facility, and school by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Setback from city or town corporate limitb. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any platted subdivision, city or town corporate limit, healthcare facility, and school by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Setback from healthcare facilityb. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any platted subdivision, city or town corporate limit, healthcare facility, and school by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Setback from schoolb. A utility wind turbine system shall be setback from any platted subdivision, city or town corporate limit, healthcare facility, and school by a minimum distance of two (2) miles measured from the base of the tower. | 2 miles |
Fence heightminimumAny area or component of a utility wind turbine system or wind power plant that poses a significant risk of electrical shock or other risk of injury or life safety, that area or component shall be enclosed with a fence a minimum of six (6) feet in height. | 6 ft |
Maximum project sizeno wind power plant project shall exceed2. Wind Power Plant Limitation : No wind power plant project shall exceed 100 megawatts, or 6,000 acres, whichever is more restrictive; | 100 MW |
Maximum project sizeno wind power plant project shall exceed2. Wind Power Plant Limitation : No wind power plant project shall exceed 100 megawatts, or 6,000 acres, whichever is more restrictive; | 6,000 acres |
Noise limitmeasured at any point along the development's boundary2. Maximum Noise Levels : Any proposed utility wind turbine system shall not produce sound greater than thirty-two decibels (32dBA L90), measured at any point along the development’s boundary. | 32 dBA |
Source: Vermillion County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Battery storage rules
9 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 property lines2. Bulk Energy Storage Facility Setbacks from Non-Participating Properties : All components of a Bulk Energy Storage Facility shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from all non-participating property lines; | 50 ft |
Property line setbackperimeter fence from other property linesThe required perimeter fence shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from all other property lines. | 5 ft |
Setback from homesnon-participating homesand, at least three hundred (300) feet from all non-participating homes (measured to the home’s foundation). | 300 ft |
Road setbackwhichever is greater3. Bulk Energy Storage Facility Setbacks from Streets : All components of a Bulk Energy Storage Facility shall be set back at least sixty (60) feet from the centerline of any county street, | 60 ft |
Road setbackwhichever is greateror at least thirty (30) feet from a known right-of-way boundary (e.g. a State Road right-of-way); whichever is greater. | 30 ft |
Maximum heightEquipment Mounted on a Pad or Skidb. Equipment Mounted on a Pad or Skid: The equipment mounted on a pad or skid shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height measured from the top of the pad or skid. | 10 ft |
Maximum heightOther Equipment2. Other Equipment : Any other structures, equipment, or components associated with the bulk energy storage facility and/or its operations shall not exceed ten (10) feet above grade. | 10 ft |
Fence heightminimumC. Perimeter Fence : The Bulk Energy Storage Facility shall have a perimeter fence a minimum of seven (7) feet and maximum of ten (10) feet tall surrounding the entire development. | 7 ft |
Fence heightmaximumC. Perimeter Fence : The Bulk Energy Storage Facility shall have a perimeter fence a minimum of seven (7) feet and maximum of ten (10) feet tall surrounding the entire development. | 10 ft |
Source: Vermillion 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 Vermillion 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 Vermillion County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft (non-participating properties) from property lines, 300 ft (non-participating homes) from homes, 60 ft (whichever is greater) from roads and 30 ft (whichever is greater) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Vermillion County, IN?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft (Ground-Mounted Solar Arrays) and 50 ft (transformers, substations, and switch yards). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Vermillion County, IN?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Vermillion County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 2 miles (adjacent property line) from property lines and 2 miles (street right-of-way) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.