Solar Energy in Grant County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Grant County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
In unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin, a small solar energy generating facility needs two approvals: a Conditional Use Permit, which § 236-4 requires in all zoning districts, and a Zoning Permit from the Conservation Sanitation Zoning Department under § 236-5. The zoning permit fee is based on the cost of construction, and the permit expires if construction does not start within 24 months.
Solar Facility Permits in Unincorporated Grant County, WI
Significant RestrictionsGrant County Code §§ 236-4, 236-5
§ 236-4. Conditional use permit. ... A. Permit requirement. Small Solar Energy Generating Facilities are subject to Conditional Use Permit approval in all zoning districts. ... § 236-5. Zoning permit requirements. A. Permit requirement. The owner must apply for and receive a Zoning Permit from the Department before installing, construction, or expanding any Small Solar Energy Generation Facilit...
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