Solar Energy in Onslow County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Onslow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Onslow County permits ground-mounted solar electricity systems by right in the Rural Agricultural, Light Industrial, and Heavy Industrial districts under Section 9.13(K). The systems must meet street and property-line setbacks, a 20-foot height cap, and a recorded decommissioning plan before installation.
Onslow County Ground-Mount Solar Standards
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 9.13(K)
K.SOLAR ELECTRICITY SYSTEM, GROUND MOUNTED 1.Intent a.The intent of the Onslow County Planning and Development Department is that the site plans for Ground Mounted Solar Electricity Systems be thoroughly reviewed by all the applicable agencies during the review process. 2.Requirements a.In the Rural Agriculture (RA) Zoning District, the Light Industrial (L-IN), and the Heavy Industrial (H-IN) Z...
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