Commission backs small-scale land-use change on Douglas Ferry Road to allow second dwelling

Nov 4, 2025

The commission recommended approval of a small-scale future land use map amendment to change a roughly 10-acre parcel from agriculture/silviculture to residential low so the Harris family can add a second dwelling unit; staff said neighborhood outreach produced no opposition.

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The Washington County Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 3 recommended approval of a small-scale future land-use amendment for property on Douglas Ferry Road requested by the Harrises. The parcel, roughly 10 acres, seeks to change from agriculture/silviculture to residential low to permit a second dwelling unit.

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