King and Queen County
King and Queen County, Virginia: solar permitting grade D (score 53/100, 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 53/100 |
| Population | 7,449 |
| 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
King and Queen County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. Virginia's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: energy-related meetings
- 2026-02-20SolarApproved a conditional use permit for utility scale solar facilities in Agricultural zoning district. · agenda
- 2025-11-12Data CenterKing and Queen County Commission is preparing for potential data center applications by reviewing their work. · agenda
- 2025-06-20SolarPlanning Commission discussed a zoning ordinance change for solar facilities in agricultural zoning · agenda
Nearby counties
- King William County · ≈11 miC43—
- Essex County · ≈15 miC45—
- New Kent County · ≈16 miC43—
- Richmond County · ≈18 miD55—
- Middlesex County · ≈21 miC43—
- Lancaster County · ≈26 miD58—
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King and Queen County ranks #104 of 133 ranked Virginia counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Virginia: Charlottesville County (A · 23), Manassas Park County (A · 27), Falls Church County (A · 27). See all Virginia 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.
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 →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.