Solar Energy in Carver County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Carver County, Minnesota.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Carver County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Carver County splits solar permitting by size: a small solar energy system (SES) on a parcel with an existing single-family home is a permitted use with no conditional use permit, while any large SES needing more than one megawatt AC capacity must get a conditional use permit from the Planning and Zoning Department.
Solar Panel Permits in Carver County
Some RestrictionsCarver County Code of Ordinances § 152.057(C)
(C) Solar energy system (SES). (1) General provisions. (a) Setbacks. SES shall meet the structure setback requirements. (b) Approved solar components. Electric solar system components shall have an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listing. (2) Activities. (a) Small SES. 1. Permitted use. Small SES shall be permitted on parcels with an existing single-family home. 2. Height. Building- or roof-mounte...
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