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County calls for planning-code reform as rapid growth strains roads and services

Washington County (state address) · February 20, 2026
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Summary

An unidentified speaker warned that Washington County's growth requires planning-code modernization and 20–30 year infrastructure planning for roads, bridges and drainage, and issued a repeated 'call for help' to partners and staff.

Speaker 1, an unidentified speaker, warned that growth in Washington County is accelerating and said the county must update planning and zoning codes so staff can guide development effectively rather than add hurdles.

"This is a call for help,"…

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