Solar Energy in Sussex County, DE (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Sussex County, Delaware.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sussex County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Sussex County lets accessory solar panels serving an existing home or business go up "in all districts" with no conditional-use review under § 115-194.6A. A freestanding solar farm or array that isn't accessory to another use on the lot instead needs a conditional-use permit and must meet the added standards in § 115-172I.
Sussex County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsSussex County Code § 115-194.6A, B
Solar panels and similar uses that are accessory to or ancillary to the principal or permitted use on the same lot shall be permitted in all districts. ... All other solar panels, solar farms or solar arrays shall require a conditional use and shall comply with the requirements of § 115-172I.
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