Share |
Public comment is now being taken on the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, MD. Staff will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions regarding the proposed Plan. Written comments may be submitted through e-mail at [email protected] or mailed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742.
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.
Planning & Zoning Menu
is 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.
(If you receive an error when attempting to view a PDF, right-click the link and save the PDF to your desktop. Then use Adobe Reader or any other PDF viewing application to open the document.)
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 9, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce that on November 27, 2024, Washington County announced the preservation
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 26, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce that on November 21, 2024, Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 26, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce that on October 29, 2024, Washington County proudly preserved a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 8, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the permanent preservation of a 67.29-acre farm through the Rural
747 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 240-313-2430
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 240-313-2431
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TTY users may call any government office through the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258
