Butler County, Kansas solar ordinance
Solar: 1,000 ft from homes, 10 ft (lowest edge of photovoltaic panels) maximum height, 20 acres (US Solar Facility) minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
14 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homes1000 feet from a residential dwelling structure ; and | 1,000 ft |
Setback from city limitsgreater thanUS Solar Facilities shall be located greater than three (3) miles from any city limits | 3 miles |
Setback from airportgreater thanUS Solar Facilities shall be located greater than two (2) miles from the outer boundary of any public or private airport | 2 miles |
Setback from existing or permitted US Solar Project Boundarymore thanUS Solar Facilities shall be located more than two (2) miles from an existing or permitted US Solar Project Boundary | 2 miles |
Setback from common agricultural or residential accessory structure50 feet from a common agricultural or residential accessory structure . | 50 ft |
Maximum heightlowest edge of photovoltaic panelsThe maximum height of the lowest edge of the photovoltaic panels shall be ten ( 10 ) feet | 10 ft |
Maximum heighthighest edge of photovoltaic panelsthe maximum height of the highest edge of the photovoltaic panels when oriented at maximum tilt shall be fifteen ( 15 ) feet | 15 ft |
Maximum heightother structuresthe maximum height of all other structures constructed on the Project Area shall be thirty - five ( 35 ) feet | 35 ft |
Maximum heightlight polesAll light poles associated with the US Solar Facility shall not exceed a height of twenty ( 20 ) feet. | 20 ft |
Fence heightThe fencing shall be no more than twelve ( 12 ) feet in height ; | 12 ft |
Minimum lot sizeUS Solar FacilityThe minimum Project Area of a US Solar Facility shall be more than twenty (20) acres in size | 20 acres |
Maximum lot coverageThe Solar Photovoltaic Panel Coverage shall not exceed seventy percent ( 70% ) of the Project Area . | 70% |
Maximum project sizeUS Solar Facilityand the maximum Project Area shall not exceed twenty - five hundred ( 2,500 ) acres. | 2,500 acres |
Noise limitshall not exceed a noise level of sixty ( 60 ) decibels (60 dBA) as measured at the Project Boundary or five - hundred ( 500 ) feet from an existing residence | 60 dBA |
Source: Butler County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 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 Butler 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 Butler County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 1,000 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Butler County, KS?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 10 ft (lowest edge of photovoltaic panels), 15 ft (highest edge of photovoltaic panels) and 35 ft (other structures). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Butler County, KS?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 20 acres (US Solar Facility). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.