Solar Energy in Pitt County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Pitt County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pitt County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Pitt County requires ground-mounted solar energy facilities to win Conditional Zoning District approval in the RA, RR and GC districts under Zoning Ordinance Section 8(EEEE), while allowing them by right with development standards in the HC, LI and GI districts. Systems are capped at 25 feet, equipment must sit at least 100 feet from any residence and 150 feet for inverters, and abandoned facilities must come down.
Pitt County Solar Energy Facility Permits
Significant RestrictionsPitt County Zoning Ordinance § 8(EEEE) (Solar Energy Facility)
1. Where Required Must be approved as a Conditional Zoning District in accordance with Section 14(G) of this Ordinance within the RA, RR, and GC districts. Permitted by right with development standards within the HC, LI, and GI districts. 2. Height Systems, equipment, and structures (excluding electric transmission lines and utility poles) shall not exceed 25 feet in height when ground mounted....
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