The Washington County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the release of the new Comprehensive Plan for the County. This pivotal document aims to develop a community vision for future land use and effective growth management, shaping the future of Washington County.
This is an opportunity to actively participate in the decision-making process that will guide future land use and define the appearance of our community in the coming years.
Visit https://wcmd.info/comp-plan to access the Comprehensive Plan and sign up to receive email updates about upcoming meetings.
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Planning & Zoningis responsible for establishing and implementing short and long term land use planning goals that help maintain a balanced and diversified land base for our community. Some of the activities carried out by the department are continual analysis and maintenance of land use and infrastructure planning documents such as the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Forest Conservation Ordinance; contains GIS Mapping Support and Data Services; and administers several Federal, State, and local Land Preservation programs. In addition, the Department serves as support staff for the Planning Commission. For more information on any of these activities, click on the links to the left.
To inform and guide the Board of County Commissioners in making informed and balanced decisions about preparing for change, managing future growth and protecting our unique environment and cultural resources. This will be accomplished through facilitating the exchange of information and ideas between the Planning Commission, County Commissioners and the citizens of Washington County.
To cultivate a sustainable community of infrastructure and attitude that embraces a common goal of growth management and resource protection resulting in a variety of opportunities for a diverse population to attain each individuals’ needs, goals, prosperity and dreams.
RZ-21-008 – Stoney Creek Farm, Planning Commission Public Rezoning Information Meeting, March 21, 2022, 6:30 p.m. – Washington County Circuit Court House, 24 Summit Avenue.
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This sign-up is for all interested parties who wish to speak during the in-person meeting. The advance sign-up will remain open until 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Participants will be called in the order in which requests are received. Additional sign-up will be available at the meeting.
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