West Virginia § 8A-5-2 Requirements for a minor subdivision or land development

West Virginia Statutes

§ 8A-5-2 — Requirements for a minor subdivision or land development

West Virginia § 8A-5-2

Ch. 8ALAND USE PLANNING

Art. 5SUBDIVISION OR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT

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W. Va. Code § 8A-5-2 (2026).

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(a)An application for approval of a subdivision or land development plan and plat may be considered a minor subdivision or land development if it meets the following requirements:

(1)Only creates the maximum number of lots specifically permitted by the subdivision and land development ordinance for a minor subdivision or land development;

(2)Will not require the development of new or the extension of existing off-tract infrastructure; and

(3)Such other requirements as determined by the governing body to ensure that required improvements are installed and not avoided by a series of minor subdivisions or land developments.

(b)The following can be considered a minor subdivision or land development if approved by the planning commission:

(1)Merger or consolidation of parcels of land

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(a) An application for approval of a subdivision or land development plan and plat may be considered a minor subdivision or land development if it meets the following requirements:

(1) Only creates the maximum number of lots specifically permitted by the subdivision and land development ordinance for a minor subdivision or land development;

(2) Will not require the development of new or the extension of existing off-tract infrastructure; and

(3) Such other requirements as determined by the governing body to ensure that required improvements are installed and not avoided by a series of minor subdivisions or land developments.

(b) The following can be considered a minor subdivision or land development if approved by the planning commission:

(1) Merger or consolidation of parcels of land;

(2) Land transfers between immediate family members; and

(3) Minor boundary line adjustments.