Lyon County, Kansas solar and wind ordinance
Lyon County has a moratorium in force since July 23, 2026, running to December 1, 2026. It covers commercial (utility-scale) solar. Solar: 100 ft from property lines, 300 ft from homes, 50 ft from roads. Wind: 1.5 × height (Project Boundaries) from property lines, 1,640 ft from homes, 1.5 × height (Road Right-of-Ways) from roads. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Moratorium
Commercial (utility-scale) solar
- Adopted
- July 23, 2026
- Runs to
- December 1, 2026
- Scope
- unincorporated county only
- Checked
- September 29, 2026
This moratorium will allow time to improve regulations on commercial solar energy currently in place and will expire on December 1, 2026.
Solar rules
10 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackd. Property Lines 100 ft | 100 ft |
Setback from homesb. Existing occupied residences* 300 ft | 300 ft |
Road setbacka. Road Right-of-ways 50 ft | 50 ft |
Setback from Existing Non-residential accessory structuresc. Existing Non-residential accessory structures* 100 ft | 100 ft |
Setback from Existing Other structures (including but not limited to Schools, Churches, Community Facilities, etc.)e. Existing Other structures (including but not limited to Schools, Churches, Community Facilities, etc.)* 300 ft | 300 ft |
Setback from Historical Sitesf. Historical Sites 200 ft | 200 ft |
Maximum heightHeight: Shall not exceed thirty-five (35') feet in height, measured when oriented at maximum tilt; provided, however, said height restriction shall not apply to substation facilities or transmission lines. | 35 ft |
Fence heightShall be enclosed by perimeter fencing at least 8 feet (8') tall to restrict unauthorized access. | 8 ft |
Maximum project sizeTo maintain the rural character and preserve agricultural land, the CSECS Site Area shall be limited to no more than 1,000 acres total | 1,000 acres |
Noise limitThe 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. | 60 dBA |
Source: Lyon County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
4 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackProject Boundaries(d) Project Boundaries- 1.5x tip height (~750ft) | 1.5 × height |
Setback from homes(b) Occupied Residences- 1640ft | 1,640 ft |
Road setbackRoad Right-of-Ways(a) Road Right-of-Ways- 1.5x tip height (~750ft) | 1.5 × height |
Setback from 138kV+ Voltage lines(c) Overhead Utilities- No setback for Low Voltage lines 1.1x tip height for 138kV+ Voltage lines | 1.1 × height |
Source: Lyon 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 Lyon 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
Is there a solar moratorium in Lyon County, KS?
Lyon County has a moratorium in force since July 23, 2026, running to December 1, 2026. It covers commercial (utility-scale) solar. Checked against the adopting document on September 29, 2026.
What are the solar setbacks in Lyon County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft from roads, 300 ft from homes and 100 ft from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Lyon County, KS?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 35 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Lyon County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 1.5 × height (Road Right-of-Ways) from roads, 1,640 ft from homes and 1.5 × height (Project Boundaries) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.