Land Use & Planning Committee Meeting

The Washington County, Wisconsin Land Use & Planning Committee met on June 19, 2026, to discuss several community development initiatives and land use planning matters. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the Next Generation Housing program, which has funded 185 dwelling units with price caps to promote affordable housing, and the Hart and Homestead program, which has awarded over $3.2 million to 167 recipients for down payment assistance. The committee also reviewed the Brownfields Redevelopment Program, supported by EPA grants and county funding, which has successfully redeveloped 61 acres of land. Additionally, the committee discussed the county's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) budget and projects funded through the Wisconsin Land Information Program (WIP), including hardware acquisitions and mapping initiatives. A significant policy resolution was introduced and unanimously approved to urge the state legislature to grant local governments greater control over the regulation of large solar and wind energy projects, aiming to protect farmland and natural resources. The meeting also included approval of a certified survey map for a land division in the town of Trenton, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and environmental considerations. Overall, the meeting focused on housing development funding, land redevelopment, GIS infrastructure investments, and local land use regulatory authority enhancements.