Douglas County
Douglas County, Oregon: solar permitting grade D (score 52/100, High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | D · High Risk · Score 52/100 |
| Population | 115,367 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Douglas County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. Oregon's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Klamath County (≈87 mi) · Linn County (≈89 mi) · Deschutes County (≈106 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Douglas County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Canyonville city
- Drain city
- Elkton city
- Glendale city
- Myrtle Creek city
- Oakland city
- Reedsport city
- Riddle city
- Roseburg city
- Sutherlin city
- Winston city
- Yoncalla city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Lane County · ≈46 miB40—
- Coos County · ≈48 miC51—
- Jackson County · ≈65 miC51—
- Josephine County · ≈66 miC48—
- Curry County · ≈78 miC47—
- Benton County · ≈84 miB38—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Douglas County ranks #27 of 36 ranked Oregon counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Oregon: Columbia County (B · 33), Deschutes County (B · 36), Lincoln County (B · 36). See all Oregon 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.