Lincoln County, North Carolina solar ordinance
Solar: 50 ft from property lines, 50 ft from roads, 20 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar 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 setbackAll structures and security fencing shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from property lines and road right - of - ways. | 50 ft |
Road setbackAll structures and security fencing shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from property lines and road right - of - ways. | 50 ft |
Maximum heightNo panel structures shall be greater than 20 feet in height. | 20 ft |
Source: Lincoln County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NC?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft from property lines and 50 ft from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Lincoln County, NC?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 20 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.