Green County, Wisconsin solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 15 ft from property lines, 35 ft (Ground or pole mounted solar energy system) maximum height. Wind: 1.1 × height (Nonparticipating Property Lines) from property lines, 1.1 × height from roads. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 29, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
2 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackSetbacks. All solar energy systems shall be located 15 feet from all property lines and meet the setbacks for the zoning district in which the system is located. | 15 ft |
Maximum heightGround or pole mounted solar energy systemHeight restrictions. Ground or pole mounted solar energy system shall not exceed 35 feet in height. | 35 ft |
Source: Green County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind 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 setbackNonparticipating Property LinesNonparticipating Property Lines 1.1 times the maximum blade tip height | 1.1 × height |
Setback from homeswhichever is lesser, 1,250 feet or 3.1 times the maximum blade tip heightOccupied Community Buildings The lesser of 1,250 feet or 3.1 times the maximum blade tip height | 1,250 ft |
Setback from homeswhichever is lesser, 1,250 feet or 3.1 times the maximum blade tip heightOccupied Community Buildings The lesser of 1,250 feet or 3.1 times the maximum blade tip height | 3.1 × height |
Road setbackPublic Road Right-of-Way 1.1 times the maximum blade tip height | 1.1 × height |
Setback from homes, participating ownerParticipating Residences 1.1 times the maximum blade tip height | 1.1 × height |
Source: Green County ordinance (PDF), read September 29, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wisconsin state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Wisconsin rules and counties.
State siting: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Projects of 100 MW or more need a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Public Service Commission.
Wis. Stat. 196.491 (PSC solar application filing requirements). Source
Limits on local rules
A local restriction on solar must protect health or safety, not raise cost or cut output much, or allow a comparable alternative.
Wis. Stat. 66.0401(1m) (DOE and Berkeley Lab inventory, June 2024). Source
Wind standards in state law
Caps local wind ordinances (a town or county may adopt these figures or looser ones, never stricter), and the PSC weighs the same standards when it reviews projects of 100 MW or more.
| Homes (non-participating) | lesser of 1,250 ft or 3.1 × tip height |
| Schools, churches, community buildings | lesser of 1,250 ft or 3.1 × tip height |
| Property line (non-participating) | 1.1 × tip height |
| Public roads | 1.1 × tip height |
| Noise | 50 dBA day, 45 dBA night |
| Shadow flicker | 30 hours/year |
Wis. Admin. Code PSC 128.10, 128.13, 128.14, 128.15 (effective March 1, 2011); Wis. Stat. 66.0401. Source
Every Wisconsin figure in one spreadsheet
34 figures from 5 counties and 2 towns and townships, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 4 of those places are not on this site. Plus Wisconsin state law.
How these figures were read
We found Green 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 Green County, WI?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 15 ft from property lines. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Green County, WI?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 35 ft (Ground or pole mounted solar energy system). Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Green County, WI?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 1,250 ft (whichever is lesser, 1,250 feet or 3.1 times the maximum blade tip height) from homes, 3.1 × height (whichever is lesser, 1,250 feet or 3.1 times the maximum blade tip height) from homes, 1.1 × height (Nonparticipating Property Lines) from property lines and 1.1 × height from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.