Perquimans County, North Carolina solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 30 ft (whichever is strictest) from property lines, 15 ft maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 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 setbackwhichever is strictest(b) Setback: Solar energy system structures and related equipment must meet the minimum zoning setback for the zoning district in which it is located, or 30 feet, whichever is strictest. | 30 ft |
Maximum height(a) Height: Solar energy system structures and related equipment shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet) in height. | 15 ft |
Fence heightHighway Corridor Overlay DistrictSuch screening shall be a durable wall or fence and access gate(s) at least seven (7) feet high in addition to a minimum fifteen (15) foot wide vegetated strip along any property line adjacent to or within five hundred (500) feet of the Highway Corridor Overlay District. | 7 ft |
Source: Perquimans County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
1 figure read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Noise limitLarge Wind Energy Facility measured at non-participating landowner(a) Audible sound from a Large Wind Energy Facility shall not exceed fifty-five (55) dBA, as measured at any Occupied Building or Residence on the property of a Non-Participating Landowner. | 55 dBA |
Source: Perquimans 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 Perquimans 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 Perquimans County, NC?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 30 ft (whichever is strictest) from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Perquimans County, NC?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 15 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.