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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.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 15, 2026) – The transportation planning organization, The Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle MPO(HEPMPO), is currently soliciting public input to help support the Regional Intersection Safety
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 2, 2026) – Washington County Government is alerting residents and businesses to a fraudulent email currently circulating that falsely appears to come from
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 30, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning, on behalf of the Historic District Commission, announces that nominations
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 21, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the preservation of a 167.56-acre farm in August,
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