Does Warren County, Pennsylvania have a solar moratorium?

No. As of 2026-05-02, Warren County, Pennsylvania has no active solar moratorium on record. Score has been stable over the last 12 months.

What is Warren County’s solar permitting risk grade?

Warren County, Pennsylvania has a SitePath solar permitting grade of C — risk score 49/100 (Elevated Risk). Grades are based on primary-source county ordinances, board votes, and permitting activity, reviewed as of 2026-05-02.

What are the solar permitting rules in Warren County, Pennsylvania?

Ordinance status: Active solar ordinance on the books. Score has been stable over the last 12 months. See the full primary-source record — ordinance links, setbacks, board actions, and project history — on this page.

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Warren County

FIPS 42123

Warren County, Pennsylvania: solar permitting grade C (score 49/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.

Score 49/100

Elevated Risk

Public summary

Grade	C · Elevated Risk · Score 49/100
Population	38,775
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
Last verified	2026-05-02

Developer outlook

Warren County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.

Local intel

On file: energy-related meetings · named opposition groups

2026-09-01Solar
The county reviewed a preliminary application for a rooftop solar energy system at 2625 Market St. · agenda
2026-05-05Solar
The Planning Commission approved a waiver request for a commercial solar energy facility in Warren County. · agenda
2026-04-15Solar
Vote to Approve the Consent Agenda · agenda

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Cities, towns & townships

In Pennsylvania, townships hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Warren County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.

Warren city
Bear Lake borough
Clarendon borough
Sugar Grove borough
Tidioute borough
Youngsville borough
Brokenstraw township
Cherry Grove township
Columbus township
Conewango township
Deerfield township
Eldred township
Elk township
Farmington township
Freehold township
Glade township
Limestone township
Mead township
Pine Grove township
Pittsfield township
Pleasant township
Sheffield township
Southwest township
Spring Creek township

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Sugar Grove township
Triumph township
Watson township

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.

Nearby counties

Forest County · ≈23 miD52—
Chautauqua County, NY · ≈32 miC44—
Venango County · ≈38 miD57—
McKean County · ≈38 miD61—
Crawford County · ≈42 miD52—
Cattaraugus County, NY · ≈43 miD59—

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Warren County ranks #34 of 67 ranked Pennsylvania counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Pennsylvania: Montgomery County (B · 33), Monroe County (B · 35), Perry County (B · 36). See all Pennsylvania county grades →

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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.

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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 →