WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Zoning Appeals - Department 10810
Contact: Jill Baker
Department Description/Function
The Board of Zoning Appeals is supported by the Department of Planning and Zoning. An administrative clerk is assigned to serve as an intermediary between the Board and the public. Zoning applications are accepted for variances, special exceptions, and non-conforming uses. In addition, the Board accepts applications charging administrative error of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator, appeals on decisions made by the Planning Commission, and appeals related to administration of the Floodplain Ordinance.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Continue to process applications for variances, special exceptions, and administrative appeals. Provide assistance to citizens in understanding zoning issues.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Assisted the public in applying for variances, special exceptions, and administrative appeals.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
53
58
50
50
Number of Board of Zoning Appeals Applications
24
24
24
24
Number of Public Meetings/Workshops
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
45,290
49,240
50,390
1,150
2.34%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
14,000
18,000
18,000
0
0.00%
Total
59,290
67,240
68,390
1,150
1.71%
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Program Expenditure by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
26,640
26,640
26,640
0
0.00%
Operating
32,650
40,600
41,750
1,150
2.83%
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
59,290
67,240
68,390
1,150
1.71%
2026 Budget Document
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