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Planning commission hears drought concerns from Frederick Water and a change in ordinance workflow

Winchester Planning Commission · September 18, 2024
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Summary

Commissioners heard that Frederick Water remains in a drought watch and that groundwater is in a DEQ-monitored drought emergency; staff also briefed the commission on an internal process change that routes ordinance discussions to the Board before public hearings at the commission.

At the start of the meeting, the commission received a Frederick Water update and a staff briefing on planning and ordinance procedures.

Miss Brubach reported that Frederick County remains in a drought watch despite recent rainfall and said "the groundwater is actually in a drought emergency and that's monitored by the DEQ," noting that roughly half of county residents rely on private wells. She provided operational figures, saying the monthly…

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