Carolinas DASH
Davidson County
Davidson County
Ordinance Source URL(s)
Applicable Technologies
Technology Definition
Solar farm: a series of solar collectors placed in an area for the purpose of generating photovoltaic power for an area greater than the principal use on the site.
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
Davidson County, NC, regulates solar farms, defined as arrays generating photovoltaic power beyond the site’s principal use. Solar farms are permitted with a Class A special use permit in zones RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RC, OI, LI, HI, and PEC. They must comply with setbacks required by zoning districts and be screened from routine view from public rights of way and residential properties. Solar farms have a 25 ft height limit and a minimum lot size of 5 acres. There is a solar moratorium in place starting in December 2024 through December 2026.
