Land Resources
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT presented to Land Use & Planning Committee on 12/16/21 and Washington County Board of Supervisors on 01/12/2022.
Draft Shoreland/Wetland/Floodplain (Chapter 275) Zoning Ordinance
Draft Shoreland/Wetland/Floodplain Zoning Map
Provides Land & Water Conservation assistance and Land Use permitting services.
The Division strives to protect and improve land and water resources and provide a thoughtfully planned future by:
- Providing exceptional customer service through technical and professional expertise.
- Implementing local and state laws as a well governed and administered county.
- Providing education and administering programs to help accomplish the proper management of our natural resources for an improved quality of life.
- Guiding agricultural businesses to ensure sustainable and economically viable farmland.
- Engaging the public through conservation programs that provide for the stewardship of our natural resources.
- Advancing the County's strategic goals & initiatives through collaborative planning.
The Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) Search and Reporting Application provides information about the POWTS installed in Washington County and a method for licensed plumbers to file pumping/inspection reports electronically.
Our Land & Water Conservation assistance and Land Use permitting services are categorized below by specific clientele.