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Planning & Zoning Menu
Planning & Zoning
The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning
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.
Mission:
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.
Vision:
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.
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Documents for Public Review
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Zoning Ordinance
April 23, 2018
Zoning Ordinance
April 23, 2018
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Documents, Forms, and Brochures
Document Repository
Learn MoreComprehensive Plan 2040
Comprehensive Plan 2040
Learn MoreRequest a Zoning Confirmation Letter
Request a Zoning Confirmation Letter
Learn MoreMaps & GIS Spatial Data
Maps & GIS Spatial Data
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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
