Macomb County
Macomb County, Michigan: solar permitting grade A (score 28/100, Low Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | A · Low Risk · Score 28/100 |
| Population | 881,217 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Data-center activity | Township/City Moratorium (county not) |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Macomb County is among the lower-risk jurisdictions in Michigan for utility-scale solar development — ordinance conditions are favorable and permitting history is constructive. Michigan's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
In Michigan, townships hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Macomb County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Center Line city
- Eastpointe city
- Fraser city
- Memphis city
- Mount Clemens city
- New Baltimore city
- Richmond city
- Roseville city
- St. Clair Shores city
- Sterling Heights city
- Utica city
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores city
- Warren city
- Armada village
- New Haven village
- Romeo village
- Armada township
- Bruce township
- Chesterfield township
- Clinton charter township
- Harrison charter township
- Lenox township
- Macomb township
- Ray township
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- Richmond township
- Shelby charter township
- Washington charter township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Saint Clair County · ≈22 miB35—
- Oakland County · ≈24 miB37—
- Wayne County · ≈32 miC46—
- Lapeer County · ≈33 miB38—
- Genesee County · ≈47 miC47—
- Livingston County · ≈51 miB38—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Macomb County ranks #1 of 83 ranked Michigan counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Michigan: Oceana County (B · 32), Delta County (B · 32), Hillsdale County (B · 33). See all Michigan 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.