Sedgwick County, Kansas solar ordinance
Solar: 100 ft from property lines, 250 ft from homes, 100 ft from roads. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
8 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackAll SECS Structures shall be Setback at least one-hundred feet (100') from the project boundary lines, adjacent public road Section Lines or rights of way (whichever provides a greater setback) and private road rights of way. | 100 ft |
Setback from homesAll SECS Structures, including any photovoltaic panels or any BESS , shall be located at least two-hundred fifty feet (250') from any Dwelling Unit not included in the Facility Area . | 250 ft |
Road setbackAll SECS Structures shall be Setback at least one-hundred feet (100') from the project boundary lines, adjacent public road Section Lines or rights of way (whichever provides a greater setback) and private road rights of way. | 100 ft |
Maximum heightThe SECS shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25 ') in height | 25 ft |
Maximum heightlowest edge of any photovoltaic panelAdditionally , the maximum height of the lowest edge of any photovoltaic panel shall not exceed ten feet ( 1 0'). | 10 ft |
Fence heightAll SECS Structures , with the exception of any photovoltaic panels , shall be enclosed by security fencing at least 8 feet in height to restrict unauthorized access | 8 ft |
Maximum lot coverageThe maximum area of photovoltaic/solar panel coverage of a SECS shall not exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the total Project Area acreage. | 65% |
Maximum project sizelarge-scaleNo SECS Project Area shall exceed fifteen-hundred (1500) acres. | 1,500 acres |
Source: Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County, KS?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 100 ft from property lines, 100 ft from roads and 250 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Sedgwick County, KS?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft and 10 ft (lowest edge of any photovoltaic panel). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.