Alamance County
Alamance County
Ordinance Source URL(s)
Summary
As of the current ordinance adopted on December 16, 2024, the Alamance County Commissioners regulate solar and wind renewable energy facilities with distinct standards.
Applicable Technologies
Technology Definition
Renewable energy facility: any stand-alone facility not ancillary to another land use which is intended for the commercial generation of electric power from hydroelectric and wind to be primarily distributed to the public for compensation. Definition does not include solar; solar has special rules.
Ordinance Source URL(s)
Setbacks
Screening
Fencing
Buffer
Height Restrictions
Visual Restrictions
Noise Restrictions
Decommissioning Plan
Decommissioning Requirements
Decommissioning Financial Assurance
Planning and Applications
Moratorium
Moratorium Expiration
Community Engagement
Date of Last Revision
Date of Last Verification
Summary
Alamance County, NC, Unified Development Ordinance establishes distinct regulations for solar and wind renewable energy facilities. Solar installations must maintain setbacks of 75 feet from property lines, 100 feet from historic landmarks, and 50 feet from streams, project must also follow vegetative buffer requirements. A 6-foot fence with a self-locking gate is also required. Decommissioning plans are mandatory, requiring restoration of the site within one year of ceasing operations. Applicants must consult planning staff 14 days prior to application and hold an informational hearing with the planning board.
