Ogemaw County, Michigan solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 25 ft (Side yard) from property lines, 50 ft (Front Yard) from roads, 5 acres minimum lot. Wind: 1,320 ft setback from city/village limits. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
6 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackSide yardii. Each side yard shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet. | 25 ft |
Property line setbackSide yard abutting a residentially-zoned or used lotWhere Solar Energy Farms abut a residentially-zoned or used lot, the side yard shall not be less than fifty (50) ft. | 50 ft |
Property line setbackRear yardiii. The rear yard shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet. | 25 ft |
Property line setbackRear yard abutting a residentially-zoned or used lotWhere Solar Energy Farms abut a residentially-zoned or used lot, the rear-yard shall not be less than fifty (50) feet. | 50 ft |
Road setbackFront Yardi. Front Yard: Solar Energy Farms shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from the road right-of-way line. | 50 ft |
Minimum lot sizec. Minimum Lot Area: Minimum lot area for a solar energy farm shall be five (5) acres. | 5 acres |
Source: Ogemaw County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind 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 city/village limitsWhere a turbine within a Wind Energy Facility is located in the vicinity of a city or village, a setback of 1320 feet from the city/village limits shall be required. | 1,320 ft |
Source: Ogemaw County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Michigan state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Michigan rules and counties.
State siting: Michigan Public Service Commission
Solar of 50 MW or more, wind of 100 MW or more, and storage of 50 MW and 200 MWh or more can be certified by the state commission instead of the local government, unless every affected local unit has a compatible ordinance.
MCL 460.1222(1) (Public Act 233 of 2023). Source
Limits on local rules
To keep control of projects of 50 MW or more, a local ordinance can be no stricter than the state's setback, fencing, height and sound limits.
Public Act 233 of 2023, section 226(8). Source
Solar standards in state law
Binds solar projects of 50 MW or more that the PSC certifies, and caps any local ordinance that wants to keep siting those projects locally (a compatible ordinance can be no stricter).
| Homes (non-participating) | 300 ft |
| Public roads | 50 ft |
| Property line (non-participating) | 50 ft |
| Panel height at full tilt | 25 ft |
| Noise | 55 dBA (hourly average, at nearest non-participating dwelling) |
| Fencing | National Electrical Code |
MCL 460.1226(8)(a) (Public Act 233 of 2023). Source
Wind standards in state law
Binds wind projects of 100 MW or more that the PSC certifies, and caps any local ordinance that wants to keep siting those projects locally.
| Homes (non-participating) | 2.1 × tip height |
| Property line (non-participating) | 1.1 × tip height |
| Public roads | 1.1 × tip height (to road centerline) |
| Tip height | FAA no-hazard limit |
| Shadow flicker | 30 hours/year |
| Noise | 55 dBA (hourly average, at nearest non-participating dwelling) |
MCL 460.1226(8)(b) (Public Act 233 of 2023). Source
Every Michigan figure in one spreadsheet
873 figures from 12 counties and 108 towns and townships, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 108 of those places are not on this site. Plus the 4 moratoria and bans on file and Michigan state law.
How these figures were read
We found Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw County, MI?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft (Front Yard) from roads, 25 ft (Side yard) from property lines, 50 ft (Side yard abutting a residentially-zoned or used lot) from property lines, 25 ft (Rear yard) from property lines and 50 ft (Rear yard abutting a residentially-zoned or used lot) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Ogemaw County, MI?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 5 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.