Pasquotank County, North Carolina solar and wind ordinance
Pasquotank County has a moratorium in force since July 20, 2026, running to July 19, 2027. It covers solar farms (special use permit applications). Solar: 50 ft (side and rear property line) from property lines, 25 ft maximum height. Wind: 600 ft (Large Facility) maximum height, 25 acres (Large Facility) minimum lot. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Moratorium
Solar farms (special use permit applications)
- Adopted
- July 20, 2026
- Runs to
- July 19, 2027
- Scope
- existing solar farms
- Checked
- September 29, 2026
The moratorium shall begin on July 20, 2026, and shall last until July 19, 2027, or upon the adoption of a Zoning Ordinance amendment that addresses the regulation of solar farms, whichever comes first.
Solar rules
5 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackside and rear property line2. 50’ side and rear property line setback; | 50 ft |
Setback from other solar farmb. Solar farms shall observe a minimum separation of one mile from any other solar farm that has received a Use Permit approval. | 1 mile |
Setback from adjacent water bodies, wetlands, or any other additional setback required by the Army Corps of Engineers or CAMA4. 100’ minimum setback from adjacent water bodies, wetlands, or any other additional setback required by the Army Corps of Engineers or CAMA; | 100 ft |
Maximum heightc. Structures shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, as measured from grade at the base of the structure to its highest point; | 25 ft |
Maximum project sizea. No solar farm shall exceed a maximum of 1,500 acres. | 1,500 acres |
Source: Pasquotank County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 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 |
|---|---|
Maximum heightLarge FacilityLarge 25 Acres 1.1 2.5 1.5 1.5 600' | 600 ft |
Minimum lot sizeLarge FacilityLarge 25 Acres | 25 acres |
Noise limitas measured at any Occupied Building on the property of a non-participating landowner1. Audible 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: Pasquotank County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 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 Pasquotank 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
Is there a solar moratorium in Pasquotank County, NC?
Pasquotank County has a moratorium in force since July 20, 2026, running to July 19, 2027. It covers solar farms (special use permit applications). Checked against the adopting document on September 29, 2026.
What are the solar setbacks in Pasquotank County, NC?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft (side and rear property line) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Pasquotank County, NC?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.