Washington County amends mobile home ordinance after Planning Board simplification

Washington County commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s Mobile Home Ordinance Dec. 5 after the Planning Department and Planning Board presented a simplified revision.

Planning Director Allen Pittman and Planning Board Director David Clifton told commissioners the amendment simplifies language in the ordinance. Commissioner John C. Spruill asked about wording describing a “concrete form board”; Mr. Pittman said the intent is to describe a material that will not rot, and Mr. Clifton said construction-industry terminology can make precise descriptions difficult without referencing brand names. The board thanked planning staff and approved the amendment by unanimous vote.

The meeting minutes note the ordinance documents will be attached to the official minutes.