Utah solar and wind ordinances by county
1 county with figures quoted from their own ordinances. 2 of 2 moratoria and bans on file in force. Plus the state law that applies.
Updated September 2026
Counties
Solar figures as each county's ordinance states them. Open a county for wind and battery storage rules, conditions, and the sentence each figure comes from.
| County | Rules read | Property line | Homes | Max height | Min lot | Moratorium or ban |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County | Solar | 30 ft | n/a | n/a | 40 acresconcentrated solar thermal power plant | In force |
Every Utah figure in one spreadsheet
12 figures from 3 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 2 of those places are not on this site. Plus the 2 moratoria and bans on file and Utah state law.
Moratoria and bans in Utah
County, town and township moratoria and bans, each checked against the adopting document.
| Place | Type | Covers | Status | Runs to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Milford, Beaver County | Moratorium | Solar energy facilities (also data centers and data center power plants) | In force | December 13, 2026 | DocumentChecked September 29, 2026 |
| Iron County | Moratorium | Solar power plants (also data centers and data center power plants) | In force | November 22, 2026 | DocumentChecked September 29, 2026 |
Utah state law
What state law says about local solar, wind and storage rules. Each statement links the law or official source it comes from.
What local government decides
Renewable projects need a conditional use permit from the county.
Utah Code Ann. 17-27a-501 (DOE and Berkeley Lab inventory, June 2024). Source
Screen sites across Utah
Basepoint checks each parcel against these rules along with grid, land and environmental data, and keeps the source for every figure.