Solar Energy in York County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated York County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
York County, Virginia requires a building permit and an engineer-certified design for every accessory solar energy facility, capping ground-mounted arrays at the height of the principal structure and twenty feet.
Solar Panel Permits, York County, Virginia
Some RestrictionsYork County Code § 24.1-275(a),(b),(c),(f)
Accessory solar energy facilities shall be subject to the following provisions and standards: a)The cumulative area of all accessory ground-mounted facilities shall not exceed the footprint of the principal structure on the subject property.b)Any equipment mounted on a principal building or accessory building shall not extend above the height of the ridgeline of the building to which it is atta...
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