Bourbon County
Bourbon County, Kansas: solar permitting grade F (score 100/100, Very High Risk). Active solar moratorium on record. Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 100/100 |
| Population | 14,340 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status documented in detail |
| Active moratorium | Yes — on record now |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Solar moratorium record
Yes — Bourbon County, Kansas has an active moratorium on utility-scale solar. It was adopted January 13, 2025 by a unanimous vote of the county board and runs through January 13, 2029. The county is not accepting new utility-scale solar applications while the moratorium is in force. Status verified 2026-05-02.
Primary sources & coverage
- Official county documentBourbon County Board of Commissioners Minutes, January 13, 2025 (Resolution 07-25, a resolution enacting a…January 13, 2025
- News coverageNew Commission voted for four year moratorium on solarfortscott.biz · January 14, 2025
- News coverageHearing in Lawsuit Against Commissioners and Solar Companiesfortscott.biz · February 22, 2025
The full record — every source document, board vote history, ordinance text analysis, and expiration tracking — is in the county profile. Open the Bourbon County profile →
Developer outlook
Bourbon County currently has an active utility-scale solar moratorium. The county is not accepting new solar applications. Monitor the county board for moratorium review, extension, or expiration.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Bourbon County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Bronson city
- Fort Scott city
- Fulton city
- Mapleton city
- Redfield city
- Uniontown city
- Drywood township
- Franklin township
- Freedom township
- Marion township
- Marmaton township
- Mill Creek township
- Osage township
- Pawnee township
- Scott township
- Timberhill township
- Walnut township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Crawford County · ≈24 miD55—
- Allen County · ≈25 miC43—
- Linn County · ≈25 miF72—
- Vernon County, MO · ≈28 miC47—
- Neosho County · ≈32 miB36—
- Anderson County · ≈35 miB33—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Bourbon County ranks #104 of 105 ranked Kansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Kansas: Marion County (A · 29), Dickinson County (B · 30), Wichita County (B · 30). See all Kansas county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.