Solar Energy in Navajo County, AZ (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Navajo County, Arizona.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Navajo County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
In unincorporated Navajo County, Arizona, a Solar Energy Generation Facility needs a Special Use Permit, Development Agreement, or both, and is allowed only in the A-General, Rural or Industrial zoning district. Section 1203 layers on setback, buffering and screening standards, and Section 1204 sets the permit fee at $600 plus $50 per acre, capped at $25,000.
Navajo County Solar Facility Permit Process
Some RestrictionsNavajo County Zoning Ordinance §§ 1201.1, 1203.1, 1204
Renewable Energy Generation facilities are allowed only in the A-General, Rural, and Industrial Zoning Districts, subject to either securing a Special Use Permit, Development Agreement, or both, and to the applicable site development standards set forth herein. ... ... 1. Setbacks. ... All Solar Energy Generation Facilities and structures must comply with setback, building height, and performan...
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