Lyon County, Nevada solar, wind and battery storage ordinance
Solar: 30 ft from property lines, 2,640 ft from roads, 24 ft maximum height. Wind: 2 × height from property lines, 2 × height from roads, 200 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
9 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackAll components of the commercial SECS must be set back from the property boundary a minimum of thirty feet (30'). | 30 ft |
Road setbackEach commercial SECS array must be set a minimum of one half mile (2,640 Feet) from a trail easement, highway and/or adjacent properties with an existing residential use. | 2,640 ft |
Setback from trail easementEach commercial SECS array must be set a minimum of one half mile (2,640 Feet) from a trail easement, highway and/or adjacent properties with an existing residential use. | 2,640 ft |
Setback from airportSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from riverSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from perennial or intermittent streamSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from lakeSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Maximum heightUnless otherwise approved the total extended height of a commercial SECS shall not exceed twenty four feet (24'). | 24 ft |
Minimum lot sizeParcel Size: A minimum parcel size of ten (10) acres net is required. | 10 acres |
Source: Lyon County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
12 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackEach wind machine must be set back a minimum of two (2) times the total extended height from any property line, railroad, aboveground utility lines or public roads. | 2 × height |
Road setbackEach wind machine must be set back a minimum of two (2) times the total extended height from any property line, railroad, aboveground utility lines or public roads. | 2 × height |
Road setbackSetback increases to a minimum of one half mile (2,640 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, and/or adjacent properties with an existing residential use. | 2,640 ft |
Setback from railroadEach wind machine must be set back a minimum of two (2) times the total extended height from any property line, railroad, aboveground utility lines or public roads. | 2 × height |
Setback from aboveground utility linesEach wind machine must be set back a minimum of two (2) times the total extended height from any property line, railroad, aboveground utility lines or public roads. | 2 × height |
Setback from trail easementSetback increases to a minimum of one half mile (2,640 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, and/or adjacent properties with an existing residential use. | 2,640 ft |
Setback from airportSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from riverSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from perennial or intermittent streamSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from lakeSetback increases to one mile (5,280 Feet) from an airport, river, perennial or intermittent stream, and/or lake. | 5,280 ft |
Maximum heightUnless otherwise approved, the total extended height of the wind machine shall not exceed two hundred feet (200'). | 200 ft |
Minimum lot sizeParcel Size: A minimum parcel size of ten (10) acres net is required. | 10 acres |
Source: Lyon County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Battery storage 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 components of the ESS must be set back from the property boundary a minimum of thirty feet (30'). | 30 ft |
Road setbackLiBESSEach LiBESS must be set a minimum of one mile (5,280 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, river, perennial or intermittent stream, lake and/or property with an existing residential use. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from trail easementLiBESSEach LiBESS must be set a minimum of one mile (5,280 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, river, perennial or intermittent stream, lake and/or property with an existing residential use. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from riverLiBESSEach LiBESS must be set a minimum of one mile (5,280 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, river, perennial or intermittent stream, lake and/or property with an existing residential use. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from perennial or intermittent streamLiBESSEach LiBESS must be set a minimum of one mile (5,280 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, river, perennial or intermittent stream, lake and/or property with an existing residential use. | 5,280 ft |
Setback from lakeLiBESSEach LiBESS must be set a minimum of one mile (5,280 Feet) from a trail easement, highway, river, perennial or intermittent stream, lake and/or property with an existing residential use. | 5,280 ft |
Maximum heightUnless otherwise approved the total extended height of a commercial ESS shall not exceed twenty four feet (24'). | 24 ft |
Minimum lot sizeParcel Size: A minimum parcel size of ten (10) acres net is required. | 10 acres |
Source: Lyon County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Nevada state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Nevada rules and counties.
State siting: Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
Renewable projects larger than 70 MW need a permit from the Public Utilities Commission.
NRS 704.860, 704.865 (DOE and Berkeley Lab inventory, June 2024). Source
Every Nevada figure in one spreadsheet
53 figures from 4 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 1 of those places is not on this site. Plus Nevada 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
What are the solar setbacks in Lyon County, NV?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 2,640 ft from roads and 30 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, NV?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 24 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Lyon County, NV?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 10 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Lyon County, NV?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 2 × height from property lines, 2 × height from roads and 2,640 ft from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.