Barton County, Kansas solar and battery storage ordinance
Solar: 15 ft (measured when oriented at maximum tilt) maximum height. Battery storage: 1,000 ft from property lines. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
2 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Maximum heightmeasured when oriented at maximum tiltSolar panels shall not exceed fifteen feet in height, measured when oriented at maximum tilt | 15 ft |
Noise limitat the property line or 1,000-feet of the property line of an existing residenceThe operational noise generated from the solar installation equipment including inverters, battery energy storage systems, components and associated ancillary equipment shall not exceed a noise level of sixty decibels (60 dBA) as measured at the property line or 1,000-feet of the property line of an existing residence. | 60 dBA |
Source: Barton County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Battery storage rules
1 figure read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackBattery storage shall not be located within 1,000-feet of the property line. | 1,000 ft |
Source: Barton County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Every Kansas figure in one spreadsheet
88 figures from 12 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 1 of those places is not on this site. Plus the 7 moratoria and bans on file and Kansas state law.
How these figures were read
We found Barton 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
How tall can a solar farm be in Barton County, KS?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (measured when oriented at maximum tilt). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the battery storage setbacks in Barton County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets battery storage back 1,000 ft from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.