Berkeley County, West Virginia
 County Commission 
400 West Stephen Street -- Suite 201
Martinsburg, W. Va. 25401
Government Web Site
for Berkeley County
West Virginia
County Commission  (304) 264 - 1923

Planning Office

The Planning Office is located on the second floor of the old DUNN Building. 

(304) 264 - 1963

400 W. Stephen St. - Suite 203

Meeting Dates

Planning Commission meetings are held two (2) times a month, typically on the first and third Monday of each month. However, if a Monday is a holiday, then the meetings will be moved and may not be on the first and third Monday of the month. Contact the office for updates, changes and submittal dates for each meeting.

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Permit Database
 

 

Index (organized for your convenience)

Most Recent Developments
January 8, 2008 - zoning & TDR Work Session
January 16, 2008 Zoning & TDR Consideration Session
Recent Memo's from Stefanie Morton ( Planning Director)
Study on Draft of Zoning Ordinance      NEW
Draft of New Zoning Ordinance   Final Draft April 2008 (prior to primary)
Feb / Mar 2008 Changes to Draft Zoning Ordinance
Feb / Mar Changes to Zoning District Map

Link to Upcoming Events Regarding new Zoning Ordinance

An Introduction to Transferable Development Rights

Download Current Draft of Subdivision Ordinance (PDF Format)

Proposed Floodplain Ordinance Draft

Transferable_Development_Rights_Ordinance_Approved.pdf   TDR draft (April 2008)

Comprehensive Plan  in PDF Format           Comprehensive Plan Maps in PDF Format

Public Hearings
Tips to help understand the planning process and how to expedite it
Definitions
Development Review Schedule
The Steps for Filing a Major / Minor Subdivision or LDU
All things related to STAC and Major Subdivisions
STAC
S T A C Agenda
Standardization Process and Requirement Beginning March 5, 2007
Standardization Memo beginning March 5, IN EFFECT APRIL 2
Standardization Cover Sheet and General Requirements
Sheet Requirements Checklists

NEW -- Download Preliminary Plat Ckecklist

Planning Engineering
Word  Word
PDF    PDF
List of all Permits Necessary for Plat Approval
New Policies and Procedures
2008 Final Plat Meeting and Submittal Dates
FINAL PLAT SUBMISSION PROCESS
NEW -- Download Final Plat Checklist                Word                    PDF
Download Final Plat Extension Request            Word                    PDF
"When filing a Final Plat Extension Request, please be sure to follow the Final Plat Meeting & Submittal dates to make sure your final plat will not be expired".
NEW Final Plat Requirement December 13, 2006
All things related to the Planning Commission and Planning Commission Meetings
2008 Planning Commission -- Meeting / Submittal / Advertising Dates
Planning Commission Members
Planning Commission Agenda
Archives of Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Commission Activity Report 2004
Planning Commission Activity Report 2005
Planning Commission Activity Report 2006
Planning Commission Activity Report 2007
Location of Proposed Projects 2004
Location of Proposed Projects 2005
Location of Proposed projects 2006
Location of Proposed Projects 2007

Regulations and Fees

Subdivision Regulations
Fee Schedule
Design Standards for Salvage Yards
Restrictive Conditions
All things related to Minor/Exempt Plats
New - Minor Subdivision Voiding Procedures Memo - March 15, 2007
Family Transfer Process
Information about Land Mergers--Section 2003
The Application and Checklist below  should be submitted as a pair when submitted
Word Format PDF Format
Minor Exempt Checklist    Minor Exempt Checklist
Minor Exempt Application Minor Exempt Application
Special Links to Assist and Inform the Public
Recent Memo's From Stefanie Morton (Planning Director)
New Bond / HOA Procedure, Effective July 30, 2007
FLOOD PLAIN INFORMATION --  BERKELEY COUNTY Flood Insurance 
Study  --  Dated August 6, 2002
2008 Planning Commission -- Meeting / Submittal / Advertising Dates
Staff -- Contact Information Included
50' Setback Section 603 Memo December 5, 2006
Comprehensive Plan
Downloads
Complaint  Form
Planning Forms and Applications

 

 

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