Washington County, MD
Comprehensive Plan 2040
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Your County. Your Vision. Your Future.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on this draft on June 3, 2025 starting at 5:30 p.m. for staff questions and 6:00 p.m. for public comment at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, MD.
Public comment may also be sent via email to [email protected] or mailed to 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742, Attn. Dept. of Planning and Zoning.
The Washington County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the release of this draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the County. The purpose of this document is to develop a community vision for future land use and growth management. Staff has worked diligently to incorporate written comments and feedback collected from the public information meetings, review agencies and stakeholders in 2023 and the public hearing held in early 2025. The Planning Commission has reviewed individual land use map requests and made changes where they deemed necessary. You can review this information and ask questions by emailing [email protected].
Below, you can review the draft Land Use Map, individual plan chapters, as well as an interactive site that goes over What a Comprehensive Plan is, The 2040 Comp Plan’s Goals, Local Planning Milestones, Land Use FAQ, and Existing Conditions that informed the Plan.
Review or download individual chapters from the Planning Commission to Board of County Commissioners Draft below:
*Table 7-6: Highways Plan Detail has been updated 1/13/2025 to match the corresponding map.
**The Growth Management and Land Use (Chapter 14) document has been updated and includes changes derived from public comment at the January 2025 Public Hearing before the Planning Commission. All other chapters remain the same from the January 2025 second draft document.
View the first draft Comprehensive Plan 2040 PDF or Comprehensive Plan 2040 ISSUU format.
View the second draft Comprehensive Plan 2040 PDF or Comprehensive Plan 2040 ISSUU format.
View the Summary of Changes between the first and second draft.
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.
What will Washington County look like in 20 years? This is the question we seek to answer collectively. Over the next several months, the Washington County Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Planning & Zoning, will actively seek public input on the best strategies to plan and manage future growth, ensuring the creation of a vibrant community that caters to the needs of all its citizens.
Key topics for discussion will include:
- Economic Development
- Housing
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Agricultural Resources and Land Preservation
- Historic and Cultural Resources
- And many others…
There are several ways to get involved and make your voice heard:
- Visit our website to download and read the plan in detail.
- Join our mailing list to receive updates on scheduled meetings and other relevant information.
- Follow us on Facebook for regular updates and announcements.
- Email your questions and comments to [email protected].
- Attend upcoming public hearing in 2025.
By actively engaging with the planning process, you can help shape the future of Washington County and contribute to making it a great place to live, work, and play.
Planning & Zoning
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
- 100 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740
- Contact County Departments
- (240) 313-2776
- 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
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