Pitt County, North Carolina solar ordinance
Solar: 100 ft from homes, 25 ft (ground mounted) maximum height. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 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 |
|---|---|
Setback from homesand one-hundred feet from any residence. | 100 ft |
Maximum heightground mountedSystems, equipment, and structures (excluding electric transmission lines and utility poles) shall not exceed 25 feet in height when ground mounted. | 25 ft |
Fence heightSecurity fencing, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be provided along the entire perimeter of the facility. | 6 ft |
Source: Pitt 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 Pitt 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 Pitt County, NC?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 100 ft from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Pitt County, NC?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft (ground mounted). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.