Goshen County, Wyoming solar ordinance
Solar: 1 mile from homes. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read September 30, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Solar rules
4 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homesAll SECS Project structures shall be located such that the base of any array is at a distance of not less than 1 mile from an occupied structure | 1 mile |
Setback from platted subdivisionAll SECS Project structures shall be constructed such that any array or other structure, other than underground installations, transmission lines, roadways and structures appurtenant to roadways, is at a distance of not less than 1 mile from any platted subdivision | 1 mile |
Setback from limits of any city or townAll SECS Project structures shall be located such that the base of any array is at a distance of not less than one mile from the limits of any city or town. | 1 mile |
Fence heightsecurity enclosuresSite appropriate security enclosures with locking portals at least seven (7) feet high; | 7 ft |
Source: Goshen County ordinance (PDF), read September 30, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wyoming state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Wyoming rules and counties.
State siting: Wyoming Industrial Siting Council
Solar larger than 30 MW, or disturbing 100 acres or more, needs a state permit as well as a county permit.
Wyo. Stat. 35-12-102, 35-12-106 (DOE and Berkeley Lab inventory, June 2024). Source
Every Wyoming figure in one spreadsheet
50 figures from 8 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 2 of those places are not on this site. Plus Wyoming state law.
How these figures were read
We found Goshen 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 Goshen County, WY?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 1 mile from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.