Morgan County Planning Commission |
The Morgan County Planning Commission was created in accordance with the West Virginia Code Chapter 8A-1-1 in order to promote orderly development and to protect and provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Morgan County.
The Planning Commission and staff administers six ordinances along with the issuance of building permits. These ordinances are the:
The Planning Commission consists of an 11 member volunteer board in which its members are appointed by the Morgan County Commission. The Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commission Office.
The Morgan County Comprehensive Plan update was adopted by the Morgan County Commission on March 23, 2007. The document is available for review online, at the Morgan County Planning Office and the Morgan County Records Room.
The Morgan County Water Resources Study was completed and adopted by the Morgan County Commission on March 23, 2007. The study was conducted by Gannett Fleming engineering group from Fairfax, Virginia. The document is available for review online under Supporting Documentation and at the Morgan County Planning Office.
A public hearing is scheduled on December 17, 2009 for receiving comments on the proposed revisions to the Commercial and Industrial Improvement Location Permit Ordinance. Proposed changes are shown in bold and italics. Download a copy here or pick up a hard copy at the Morgan County Planning Office.
Morgan County Planning Commission - Report on Land Use Issues Submitted to the Morgan County Commission on October 1, 2009. Download a copy here or pick up a hard copy at the Morgan County Planning Office.
For building permit instructions and application, click here.
The Morgan County Planning Commission accepts cash and checks as payment options. Sorry, no credit cards.
For commercial building permit application, click here.
For WV Contractor Licensing
Board Legislative rules, click here.
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