Solar Energy in Weld County, CO (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Weld County, Colorado.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Weld County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
A rooftop panel needs no permit beyond ordinary building sign-off, but a ground-mounted solar farm under five acres, a "5 ACRE SEF," is a full zoning-permit project in Weld County. Section 23-4-455 requires a $1,200 application fee plus drainage, dust, decommissioning and setback submittals before the Department of Planning Services will approve one.
Solar Energy Facility Permits in Weld County
Significant RestrictionsWeld County Code § 23-4-455
The following submittals and standards are required for a 5 ACRE SEF: ... 3.Setbacks. The Improved Area of the 5 ACRE SEF shall conform to the setback requirements of the underlying zone. Additionally, the improved area must be at least five hundred (500) feet from existing residential buildings and residential lots of a platted subdivision or planned unit development. ... Only one 5 ACRE SEF i...
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