Solar Energy in Newton County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Newton County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Newton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Rooftop and building-integrated solar panels are an allowed accessory use with no discretionary permit in unincorporated Newton County. Ground-mounted systems need an administrative use permit (3-15 acres) or conditional use permit (over 15 acres), reviewed by the zoning administrator, planning commission, or board of commissioners.
Solar Panel Permit Process in Newton County
Some RestrictionsNewton County Code § 10-296(a)-(c)
(a)Permit application. An application for a conditional administrative use permit or a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the zoning administrator containing the following:(1)Basic information. The applicant shall submit a document that lists the following:a.The address of the SES property;b.The applicant's name, address, telephone number, and email address; ... (b)Administrative use ...
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