West Virginia Statutes
§ 8A-7-4 — Study and report on zoning
(a)After adoption of a comprehensive plan and before enacting a zoning ordinance, a governing body with the applicable planning commission must study the land within its jurisdiction. The study may include:
(1)Evaluating the existing conditions, the character of the buildings, the most desirable use for the land and the conservation of property values in relation to the adopted comprehensive plan; and
(2)Holding public hearings and meetings with notice to receive public input.
(b)The planning commission must use the information from the study and the comprehensive plan and prepare a report on zoning. The report shall include the proposed zoning ordinance, with explanatory maps showing the recommended boundaries of each district, and the rules, regulations and restrictions for each d
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Legislative History
2004 Reg. Sess., SB454
Nearby Sections
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§ 8A-1-1
Legislative findings§ 8A-1-2
Definitions§ 8A-10-1
Enforcement§ 8A-10-2
Penalty§ 8A-10-3
Injunction§ 8A-10-4
Special provisions§ 8A-10-5
General repealer§ 8A-11-1
Standards for factory-built homes§ 8A-12-1
Legislative findings and purpose§ 8A-12-11
Definitions§ 8A-12-12
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