Warrick County, Indiana solar ordinance
Solar: 1 acre minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
3 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Fence heightmaximumAll CSES shall be enclosed by fencing on all sides that shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. | 8 ft |
Minimum lot sizeA minimum of one (1) acre shall be required for each CSES. | 1 acre |
Decommissioning bondof the cost estimateSuch financial security shall be in the minimal amount of 125% of the cost estimate submitted by the applicants registered professional engineer for the demolition and removal of the CSES | 125% |
Source: Warrick County ordinance, 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
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 Warrick 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 is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Warrick County, IN?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 1 acre. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.