Land Use & Planning Committee Meeting

The Washington County Land Use & Planning Committee meeting on September 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The committee approved a cost-sharing contract related to the Sandy Knoll Disc Golf Course expansion, with Riverside Disc Golf volunteers funding the $6,775 capital cost for adding nine holes. The committee also discussed amendments to the county's land division ordinance to align with state law changes, affecting preliminary and final plat procedures. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved updates to the county's conservation and heritage framework, including changes to scoring criteria for land preservation projects to allow more flexibility beyond the Holy Hill Viewshed. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Washington County Fair Park 2030 Fiscal Sustainability Plan, where the committee discussed potential county financial support ranging from 10-40% of the event center's $1.1 million operating costs. Shared services such as security, facilities maintenance, and IT support were proposed to reduce direct tax dollar support, alongside the possibility of establishing an endowment fund. The committee expressed support for these initiatives and anticipated further proposals from the Agricultural Industrial Society in upcoming meetings.