Solar Energy in St. Martin Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of St. Martin Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Building a solar farm in unincorporated St. Martin Parish requires a parish permit under Section 20-402 before construction, expansion, or substantial alteration. A solar farm is a photovoltaic installation of at least 50 kilowatts direct current, the fee starts at $1,000.00, and the parish council gives final approval or denial by majority vote.
St. Martin Parish Solar Farm Permit Process
Significant RestrictionsSt. Martin Parish Code §§ 20-401, 20-402
Solar farm means the use of land ... for the purpose of generating photovoltaic power which has a generation capacity of at least 50 kilowatts direct current (dc) or more when operating at maximum efficiency. "Solar farm" shall not be interpreted to mean one or more solar collectors intended to provide electrical power generation for a single residential dwelling or single commercial establishm...
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