Presque Isle County, Michigan solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 50 ft (all solar collection devices and ancillary equipment) from property lines. Wind: 1 × height (from any adjoining lot line) from property lines, 65 dBA (measured at neighboring property lines) noise limit. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
1 figure read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackall solar collection devices and ancillary equipment4. Setbacks. The setbacks of all solar collection devices and ancillary equipment shall be at least 50 feet from all property lines. | 50 ft |
Source: Presque Isle County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
3 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackfrom any adjoining lot line(1) Setback from Property Line. Each wind turbine generator shall be set back from any adjoining lot line a distance equal to the total height of the wind turbine generator including the top of the blade in its vertical position. | 1 × height |
Setback from above-ground public electric power line or telephone linewhichever is greater(4) Setback from Communication and Power Lines. Each wind turbine shall be set back from the nearest above-ground public electric power line or telephone line a distance of no less than four hundred (400) feet or one and one-half (1 %) times the total wind turbine height, whichever is greater | 400 ft |
Noise limitmeasured at neighboring property linesh. Maximum Noise Levels. The sound pressure level generated by the wind energy system shall not exceed sixty-five (65) dB(A) measured at neighboring property lines. | 65 dBA |
Source: Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County, MI?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft (all solar collection devices and ancillary equipment) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Presque Isle County, MI?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 1 × height (from any adjoining lot line) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.