Solar Energy in Wicomico County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wicomico County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
In unincorporated Wicomico County, even an accessory home solar system must apply for a county building permit before installation, and any solar facility using more than 2 megawatts of capacity, classed as solar utility, must be set back at least 75 feet from every property line under § 225-115.2.
Solar Panel Permits, Wicomico County
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code § 225-115.2
Applicability. ... The requirements of this section shall apply to all solar energy systems proposed after the effective date of this section. Solar energy systems for which a required permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this section shall not be required to meet the requirements of this section. ... Setbacks. All structures related to the solar facility shall be set ...
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