Solar Energy in Rockingham County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Rockingham County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rockingham County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
A small solar energy facility in Rockingham County needs an electrical permit and a county inspection before it can connect, and roof-mounted arrays face a height cap tied to the roofline, all under one supplemental zoning standard enforced by Community Development.
Rockingham County Small Solar Permit Steps
Some RestrictionsRockingham County Code § 17-607
Solar Energy Facility, Small. (a)Ground-mounted:( ... 3)Maximum Height: No part of a Small Solar Energy Facility shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.(4)In the B-1 and B-2 zoning districts within the Urban Development Area shown on the comprehensive plan, ground-mounted "Solar Energy Facility, Small" shall be by special use permit. ... (d)Notification:(1)Consumer shall notify the utility co...
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