Douglas County, Kansas solar and battery storage ordinance
Solar: 500 ft (solar panels/Array and appurtenant structures) from homes, 15 ft (solar panels) maximum height. Battery storage: 500 ft from homes. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
5 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homessolar panels/Array and appurtenant structuresThe solar panels/Array and appurtenant structures shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any existing residence | 500 ft |
Setback from historic trailsFacilities shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from historic trails that are identified on the County GIS map. | 200 ft |
Maximum heightsolar panelsSolar panels shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, measured when oriented at maximum tilt | 15 ft |
Maximum project sizeCSECS Site Areathe CSECS Site Area shall be limited to no more than 1,000 acres total | 1,000 acres |
Noise limitmeasured at the property line or 500 feet from 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 60 decibels (60 dBA) as measured at the property line or 500 feet from an existing residence | 60 dBA |
Source: Douglas County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 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 |
|---|---|
Setback from homesBattery storage shall not be located within 500 feet of an existing residence | 500 ft |
Source: Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 500 ft (solar panels/Array and appurtenant structures) from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Douglas County, KS?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (solar panels). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the battery storage setbacks in Douglas County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets battery storage back 500 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.