KENTUCKY MODEL SOLAR ZONING ORDINANCE Sept 2020

Sections of particular interest

  • Section 4 Large Scale SES is a conditional use in all zones
  • Section 6 (e) setbacks
    • An Intermediate or Large Scale Ground Mounted SES, measured from the closer of the outer edge of the nearest panel or perimeter fencing, shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from the property line of any property zoned for residential or agricultural use, at least thirty (30) feet from the property line of any property zoned for commercial, business, industrial, office, or institutional use, and at least fifty (50) feet from the centerline of any public road.
    • An Intermediate or Large Scale Ground Mounted SES, measured from the closer of the outer edge of the nearest panel or perimeter fencing, shall be located no closer than one hundred (100) feet from a residence located on a property other than that on which the Ground Mounted SES is to be installed.
    • These setback provisions above can be waived in writing by the adjacent property owner to whom the property line or residence setback is applicable.
    • Setbacks are not required where the property line is shared by two or more participating landowners.