Solar Energy in Darlington County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Darlington County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Darlington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Darlington County requires a permit through the planning department for roof- or ground-mounted solar panels under Appendix A, Article Nineteen. Ground-mounted panels need a 20-foot property-line setback and sealed engineering plans, and applicants must show stormwater, fire and utility approvals before installation.
Darlington County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsDarlington County Development Standards Ordinance, Appendix A §§ 19.2, 19.3
8.Solar panels. ... Ground-mounted c.Setback at least 20 feet from property line. (Height maximum standards: up to 10,000 square feet — 5 ft; 10,001 to 20,000 square feet — 10 ft, and greater than 20,000 square feet — 15 ft) ... 1.Complete and submit integrated energy systems application.2.Submit three scaled 11-inch by 17-inch or larger site plans by licensed land surveyor, landscape architect...
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