Solar Energy in Gordon County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gordon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
In unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia, Section 5.02.06 allows solar panels only in A-1, RA-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, O-1, C-C, C-G, C-H, I-1 and I-2 districts, exempts them from the rear-yard placement rule, and applies district setbacks. Section 10.03.01 governs the permit application through the Department of Building, Planning and Development.
Solar Panel Rules and Permits in Unincorporated Gordon County
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 5.02.06
A.Alternative energy generation devices shall be allowed in A-1, RA-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, O-1, C-C, C-G, C-H, I-1, and I-2 zoning districts only. Alternative energy devices include wind turbines, solar panels, awnings, shutters and other shade structures marketed for the purpose of reducing energy consumption, and retractable clotheslines.B.Alternative energy generation devices, excluding solar pan...
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