Franklin County
Franklin County, Kansas: solar permitting grade C (score 43/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 43/100 |
| Population | 25,301 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Franklin County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Franklin County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Lane city
- Ottawa city
- Pomona city
- Princeton city
- Rantoul city
- Richmond city
- Wellsville city
- Williamsburg city
- Appanoose township
- Centropolis township
- Cutler township
- Franklin township
- Greenwood township
- Harrison township
- Hayes township
- Homewood township
- Lincoln township
- Ohio township
- Ottawa township
- Peoria township
- Pomona township
- Pottawatomie township
- Richmond township
- Williamsburg township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Douglas County · ≈23 miD59—
- Anderson County · ≈24 miB37—
- Miami County · ≈24 miC42—
- Osage County · ≈25 miC48—
- Coffey County · ≈33 miD57—
- Linn County · ≈33 miF72—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Franklin County ranks #72 of 105 ranked Kansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Kansas: Jefferson County (A · 29), Gove County (B · 30), Wyandotte County (B · 31). 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.