Hertford County, North Carolina solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 200 ft from property lines, 200 ft from roads, 15 ft (ground mounted) maximum height. Wind: 250 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 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 setbackAll equipment, fences, enclosures, and structures shall be a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from all property lines and rights-of-way. | 200 ft |
Road setbackAll equipment, fences, enclosures, and structures shall be a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from all property lines and rights-of-way. | 200 ft |
Setback from wetlands and streamsThere shall be no disturbance or construction within a one hundred fifty (150) foot buffer around the outer boundary of these wetlands and streams. | 150 ft |
Maximum heightground mountedSolar collectors, equipment, and structures (excluding electric transmission lines and utility poles) shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height when ground mounted. | 15 ft |
Fence heightAll solar farms shall have chain link fencing of a minimum of six (6) feet in height along the entire perimeter of the facility | 6 ft |
Minimum lot sizeThe minimum lot size for a Solar Farm Facility is twenty-five (25) acres. | 25 acres |
Source: Hertford County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
2 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Maximum heightNo tower shall exceed 250 feet in height. | 250 ft |
Noise limitat any Occupied Building on the property of a non-participating landownerAudible sound from a Wind Energy Facility shall not exceed fifty-five (55) dBA, as measured at any Occupied Building on the property of a non-participating landowner. | 55 dBA |
Source: Hertford County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
North Carolina state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All North Carolina rules and counties.
State siting: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources)
Wind of 1 MW or more needs a state DEQ permit on top of local zoning; solar is sited by counties and towns under their general zoning powers, with no state siting.
N.C. Gen. Stat. 143-215.115 to 143-215.126 (Article 21C). Source
Every North Carolina figure in one spreadsheet
177 figures from 35 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 5 of those places are not on this site. Plus the 3 moratoria and bans on file and North Carolina state law.
How these figures were read
We found Hertford 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 Hertford County, NC?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 200 ft from property lines and 200 ft from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Hertford County, NC?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft (ground mounted). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Hertford County, NC?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 25 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.