Washington County adopts updated subdivision rules, adding fire‑suppression, paving and longer maintenance bonds

Mar 31, 2026

After a public hearing, the commissioners adopted updated subdivision development, design and construction standards requiring fire‑suppression water for subdivisions of 20+ lots, favoring asphalt/concrete for new roads, and restoring two‑year maintenance bonds.

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Washington County commissioners voted to adopt an updated Subdivision and Development Regulations and Design and Construction Standards manual after a public hearing held under Texas Local Government Code §232.003.

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