Solar Energy in Story County, IA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Story County, Iowa.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Story County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Installing a roof- or ground-mounted solar array on unincorporated land in Story County requires a zoning permit under Section 92.10 before construction begins. The Planning and Development Department reviews height, setback, and glare standards for non-commercial solar energy systems under Section 86.04(3)(F), and a foundation inspection plus a final inspection follow before the permit closes out.
Solar Panel Permits in Story County
Some RestrictionsStory County Code of Ordinances § 86.04(3)(F)
F. Non-commercial Solar Energy Systems, subject to the following standards: (1) Height. Building or roof-mounted non-commercial solar energy systems, whether mounted on the principal building or accessory building, may not exceed the maximum principal use height or accessory use height specified for the use type in the underlying zoning district. In no instance shall any part of the solar ene...
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