Land Use & Planning Committee Meeting

The Washington County Land Use and Planning Committee met on August 21, 2026, to discuss several land use plan amendments, farmland preservation updates, and municipal planning service agreements. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of resolutions and ordinances to amend the county comprehensive plan and farmland preservation plan, ensuring consistency with state statutes. The committee also approved professional services agreements for municipal planning partnerships with the towns of Trenton and Hartford, funded through shared sales tax revenue. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates to the Conservation and Heritage Grant Program framework, including proposed scoring criteria adjustments to prioritize farmland preservation projects, with considerations for unique county features such as the Holy Hill viewshed. These policy and funding decisions will guide future land preservation efforts and municipal planning services procurement in Washington County.