Washington County adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1338-O on October 20, 2026, according to a report published October 25, 2026. The ordinance introduces several changes to local zoning and mining regulations.
The adopted ordinance replaces Title 10 zoning chapters 1–10. These changes add a Rural Tourism Zone and provisions for agritourism. The new regulations are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.
Additionally, the ordinance updates the Mining and Gravel Zone chapter. These updates address subsurface mining rules, hours of operation, and other related provisions.
