Laramie County, Wyoming solar and wind ordinance
Solar: 25 ft maximum height. Wind: 5.5 × height (whichever is greater; not less than 1000 feet) from homes. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 7, 2026.
Updated October 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 |
|---|---|
Property line setbackwhichever is greater; 1.5 times the height of the solar energy system structureSolar energy system utility scale structures shall be setback from all property lines and public rights-of-way at least fifty feet, or one and one-half times the height of the solar energy system structure, whichever is greater. | 50 ft |
Road setbackwhichever is greater; 1.5 times the height of the solar energy system structureSolar energy system utility scale structures shall be setback from all property lines and public rights-of-way at least fifty feet, or one and one-half times the height of the solar energy system structure, whichever is greater. | 50 ft |
Maximum heightAll solar energy system utility scale structures shall not exceed twenty five (25) feet in height. | 25 ft |
Noise limitcommon property lines between nonparticipating and participating propertyThe noise generated by the operation of a large wind or solar energy system or wind farm may not exceed a noise level of more than fifty (50)dB(A) as measured at any point along the common property lines between a nonparticipating property and a participating property. | 50 dBA |
Source: Laramie County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
6 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homeswhichever is greater; not less than 1000 feetThe base of any tower shall not be located at a distance of less than five and one-half (5.5) times the maximum height of the tower, but in no event less than one thousand (1,000) feet from a residential dwelling or occupied structure | 5.5 × height |
Setback from homeswhichever is greaterThe base of any tower shall not be located at a distance of less than five and one-half (5.5) times the maximum height of the tower, but in no event less than one thousand (1,000) feet from a residential dwelling or occupied structure | 1,000 ft |
Setback from platted subdivisionwhichever is greater; not less than 1000 feetNo tower or other structure, other than underground structures, transmission lines, roadways and structures appurtenant to roadways, shall be located at a distance of less than five and one-half (5.5) times the maximum height of the tower, but in no event less than one thousand (1,000) feet from any | 5.5 × height |
Setback from platted subdivisionwhichever is greaterNo tower or other structure, other than underground structures, transmission lines, roadways and structures appurtenant to roadways, shall be located at a distance of less than five and one-half (5.5) times the maximum height of the tower, but in no event less than one thousand (1,000) feet from any | 1,000 ft |
Setback from town or cityThe base of any tower shall not be located at a distance of less than one-half (1/2) mile from the limits of any town or city. | 0.5 miles |
Noise limitcommon property lines between nonparticipating and participating propertyThe noise generated by the operation of a large wind or solar energy system or wind farm may not exceed a noise level of more than fifty (50)dB(A) as measured at any point along the common property lines between a nonparticipating property and a participating property. | 50 dBA |
Source: Laramie County ordinance (PDF), read October 7, 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 Laramie 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 Laramie County, WY?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 50 ft (whichever is greater; 1.5 times the height of the solar energy system structure) from property lines and 50 ft (whichever is greater; 1.5 times the height of the solar energy system structure) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
How tall can a solar farm be in Laramie County, WY?
The ordinance sets a maximum height of 25 ft. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Laramie County, WY?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 5.5 × height (whichever is greater; not less than 1000 feet) from homes and 1,000 ft (whichever is greater) from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.