Washington County, MD
Comprehensive Plan 2040
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Your County. Your Vision. Your Future.
The Washington County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the release of the final 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. The Planning Commission has reviewed individual land use map requests and made changes where they deemed necessary. During the 60-day comment period you can review this information and provide public comment or ask questions by emailing [email protected]. The deadline for public comments is January 31st, 2025. Following a Planning Commission hearing in January 2025 and this public comment period, the final plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County for review and approval.
Below, you can review the final draft Land Use Map, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan document in both PDF and ISSUU format 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 Final Draft below:
View the first draft Comprehensive Plan 2040 PDF or Comprehensive Plan 2040 ISSUU format.
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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