Permits & licensing in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
48 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most permits & licensing activity
- Charleston, WV (17)
- Wheeling, WV (8)
- Fairmont, WV (6)
- Morgantown, WV (5)
- Moundsville, WV (4)
- Charles Town, WV (3)
- Ranson corporation, WV (2)
- Ronceverte, WV (2)
- Weirton, WV (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board to decide on firearm sales home business, two variances
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on three requests: a variance to install solar panels in a front yard at 9 Fox Chase Rd, a variance to reduce side setbacks for a home addition at 700 Bendview Dr, and a conditional use permit for a home-based firearm sales business at 221 Sunset Dr…
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider event center at 4501 Eoff St.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and review one new business item. The board is considering a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a specific property.
PODA committee to review new applicant Backyard Pizza Morgantown
The PODA Review Committee meets to discuss general updates, including pending annual renewals, marketing materials, and a new applicant. The meeting is largely procedural with no votes or binding decisions expected.
Wheeling City Council to consider zone change for North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335
The City Council will discuss several original propositions, including insurance coverage and maintenance contracts. The body will also review unfinished business regarding equipment and fund transfers. The meeting includes notices for four WVABCA applications.
Commission reviews window and wood replacement at 610-612 Main St.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs at 610-612 Main St. The body will also address an item from April 2, 2025, where no action was taken due to the applicant's absence.
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider variance for garage at 163 Idabelle Ave.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request from Raymond Gomez. The applicant is seeking variances to build a garage at 163 Idabelle Ave.
Parking Authority to consider handicap parking permits for three addresses
The Parking Authority will consider issuing handicap parking permits for 323 View Ave. (two permits) and 328 Chicago St. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, citizen petitions, and updates from the CEO and financial reports.
Board to decide on tattoo parlor, garage, signs, and generator variances
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear several variance requests and a conditional use permit application. Decisions include a setback variance for a garage, sign regulation variances for a bank, a setback variance for a backup generator, and a conditional use permit for a tattoo parlor.
Council to vote on FY 2026 budget revisions
The Ranson City Council will consider several resolutions, including FY 2026 General Fund and Capital Fund budget revisions. They will also vote on a resolution opposing federal truck size/weight increases and discuss post-annexation items for Briar Run Estates. Other business includes a licensing request for a nail…
Board to rule on reuse of non-residential property at 700 Chappell Road
The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on a conditional use permit and variance for adaptive reuse of a non-residential property. The application by Aric Margolis requests relief from front setback spacing and paving requirements.
Commission reviews mini split system at 2301 Chapline St.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will consider a request regarding a mini split system at a specific property.
Decision on a certificate of appropriateness to replace roof at 1636 Kanawha Blvd
The Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission will consider two applications for certificates of appropriateness to replace roofs on historic properties. The first application is from Highland Roofing & Construction for the roof at 1636 Kanawha Boulevard, East. The second application is from Elizabeth Jill Wilson for…
Board reviews signage variance for WVU Medicine and permit transfer for Art Bar
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request for signage standards and a transfer of a Conditional Use Permit. These decisions affect properties on Medical Center Drive and High Street.
Aric Margolis seeks conditional use permit and setback variance at 700 Chappell Rd
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two applications. One is from Aric Margolis for a conditional use permit and a variance of the front setback spacing and paving requirements at 700 Chappell Road. The other is from Hollis Jennings for a variance of side setback requirements to construct a garage at 1524…
Wheeling City Council to consider street reconstruction and demolition projects
City Council will discuss several original propositions including street reconstruction and a school demolition. The body will also review applications for a private club and various equipment replacements for city departments.
Resident requests administrative appeal of a permit decision
The Zoning Appeals Board will conduct its routine business, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments. It will then consider an administrative appeal filed by Rudy Rosnick of 141 Lafayette Circle. The appeal challenges a permit that the appellant says does not follow the ordinance and creates…
Fairmont council to adopt new $10 business license fee
The Fairmont City Council will consider amending city code to establish a general municipal business license with a $10 fee, replacing the current 90 separate licenses. The body will also discuss the purchase of several city-owned properties and approve the collective bargaining agreement with the USW union.
Council to discuss ordinances on abandoned nonconforming uses and ADUs
The City Council Committee of the Whole will present the FY 26‑27 budget and a Board of Education levy. It will also discuss feedback from housing‑initiative listening sessions and targeted building‑permit processing timelines. Council members will consider two ordinances: one to revive abandoned nonconforming uses by…
City Council discusses ordinances on abandoned nonconforming uses and ADUs
The Committee of the Whole meeting will present the FY 26‑27 city budget and a Board of Education levy proposal. Council members will discuss housing initiatives and targeted building‑permit processing timelines. Two ordinances will be considered: one amending Article 1373 to provide a process for reviving abandoned…
City Council reviews budget, education levy, housing and new zoning ordinances
The Morgantown City Council Committee of the Whole will receive a FY 26-27 budget presentation, a presentation on the Board of Education levy, and a discussion of housing initiatives from recent listening sessions. Council members will also discuss targeted building permit processing timelines. Two draft ordinances…
Ordinance Committee will consider vacant structures, tax, and license matters
The Ordinance Committee will review several unfinished business items. These include Article 1759 concerning vacant structures, Article 745 on the Business and Occupation Tax, the FY 2024 Business License Application Packet, and Article 111 relating to the Council. The committee may discuss revisions or updates to…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review four variance and permit requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four applications for variances and one conditional use permit. These requests involve setbacks for fences, a porch expansion, and the adaptive reuse of a non-residential property.
Fairmont City Council to vote on USW union contract and business license changes
City Council will consider a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers and several ordinances to establish a general municipal business license. The body will also discuss updates to the city pay plan and a new contractor fee.
Commission to hold public hearings on three building projects
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings for three applications: a building addition at 203 S. Church St., a wall sign at 216 W. Washington St., and a new roof at 114 W. Liberty St. The meeting will also include the election of a chair and co-chair.
Council to authorize acquisition of Adams St parcel for collapsed‑structure abatement
The Fairmont City Council will introduce and set a public hearing for an ordinance that authorizes the city to acquire a parcel on Adams Street (200‑202 Adams St) from Charles E. Anderson to address a collapsed or partially collapsed structure. The meeting also includes first‑reading public hearings for several…
Ordinance Committee to discuss vacant structures and business tax revisions
The Ordinance Committee will convene to review unfinished and new business, including proposed revisions to vacant building regulations and a small business tax code. The meeting agenda lists several items for discussion, such as a business license application packet and the committee's meeting schedule for 2026.
Policy Subcommittee will discuss a landlord business license and related ordinances
The Moundsville City Council Policy Subcommittee will hold a discussion on several proposed actions, including a memorial for Tom Sutton and possible measures against landlords in public nuisance situations. Members will also consider creating a landlord business license within the existing rental registration…
Fairmont City Council to review parking fees and business license consolidation
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss recommendations for existing parking regulations and fees. The body will also consider the consolidation of business licenses.
Fairmont Parking Authority to consider handicap parking permit for 334 Maple Ave.
The Fairmont Parking Authority will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for consideration is a handicap parking permit request for a specific address.
Commission will decide on a Conditional Use Permit for 608 Greenbrier Ave
The Ronceverte Zoning & Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear citizen comments, and consider two pending items. Old business includes a Conditional Use Permit for 608 Greenbrier Ave submitted by WV Helping Hands. New business includes a building plan approval for 558 Monroe Ave…
Commission will discuss CUP for 608 Greenbrier Ave and introduce new members
The Zoning & Planning Commission will discuss the status of the conditional use permit (CUP) application for 608 Greenbrier Ave. New commissioners Kim Erskine and Jacob Teubert will be introduced. The agenda also lists items on the zoning map and building codes for discussion.
Board will consider a setback variance for 20 Linden Ave to rebuild a garage.
The Board will first approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a variance request submitted by Patrick J. McDermott for 20 Linden Ave. The request seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 5 feet to 4 feet and the side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow rebuilding a garage.
Planning Commission to review 7Brew drive-thru site plan
The Planning Commission will consider a home occupation permit and review several site plans and resolutions. The meeting includes a review of a drive-thru facility and property resolutions.
Council to vote on vape shop zoning, video lottery rules
The council will hold second reading votes on ordinances for blanket business licenses for non-profit events and adoption of replacement code pages. First reading will be considered for ordinances regulating vape shops and revising video lottery establishment rules. Other actions include appointments to the Land Reuse…
Moundsville Council to vote on $542,404 paving project
City Council will consider several first-reading ordinances regarding zoning for vape shops and video lottery establishments, as well as business licenses for event sponsors. The body will also discuss the progress of the new municipal building and potential real estate acquisitions.
Board to decide on variance for home expansion and AT&T cell antenna
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two applications: a variance to expand a bathroom at 4416 Noyes Ave SE, and a conditional use permit for a temporary AT&T cell antenna at 330 MacCorkle Avenue SE. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
Council to consider FY2026 levy rate and rezoning off Cranes Lane
The Ranson City Council will vote on the FY2026 levy rate (Resolution 2025-05) and the capital improvement fund budget (Resolution 2025-06). Other business includes a rezoning request for a parcel off Cranes Lane, stop and do-not-enter sign installations, a brewery license application, and an employee handbook…
Zoning sign rule change for buildings over 10 stories in CBD up for vote
The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee will consider Bill No. 8051, which amends the zoning ordinance to modify sign regulations for buildings over 10 stories in the Central Business District. They will also discuss Bill No. 8050 on residential permit parking, Bill No. 8053 adjusting parking prohibited times for…
Policy sub-committee to discuss banning video lottery and vape shops
The City Council's Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees will meet on April 8, 2025, to discuss several items. The Finance sub-committee will review the March 31 financial report and consider donations to the Central Elementary PTO and Moundsville Country Club car show, as well as police officer wage adjustments…
Board to consider conditional use permit for art gallery and variance for storage building
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two applications at this meeting: a conditional use permit sought by Capitol City Holdings LLC to establish an art gallery at 2008 Kanawha Blvd E, and a variance request from Dennis R. Hamrick to install a storage building in the front setback at 125 Angel Terrace. The board…