APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
Development Services Department ♦ 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 Page 1 of 6
www.morgantownwv.gov ♦ 304.284.7431 Form Rev. 20180701
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(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK)
Fee: $150.00 [Z-CU]
I. APPLICANT/AGENT
Name:
Phone:
Mailing
Address:
Mobile:
Email:
II. PROPERTY
Owner:
Phone:
Mailing
Address:
Mobile:
Email:
III. CONDITIONAL USE DESCRIPTION
Street Address (if assigned):
Zoning:
Tax Map #:
Parcel #:
Parcel Area:
sq. ft.
Existing Use of the
Site, including total
building area per
building on site:
Proposed Use of
the Site, including
total building area
per building on site:
Street
City
Zip
State
Finance Rcv’d
Street
City
Zip
State
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IV. CONDITIONAL USE DESCRIPTION (cont.)
On-Site Parking Spaces
Existing:
Proposed:
IF RESIDENTIAL
Total No. of
Dwelling Units:
Total Gross
Floor Area:
sq. ft.
Bedroom
Composition:
No. of
1BD:
No. of
2BD:
No. of
3BD:
No. of
4+BD:
IF NONRESIDENTIAL
Location within
the building:
GFA to be
occupied:
sq. ft.
Projected days and hours
of business operation:
Projected number of
clients per day:
Projected number of employees
present during busiest shift:
This application may be supplemented by submitted additional information deemed helpful by the applicant
to explain the nature of the proposed conditional use.
Likewise, the Planning Division, if it determines necessary, may require additional information.
V. PHYSICAL CHANGE INFORMATION
For conditional use applications providing for physical change including, but not limited to, construction,
reconstruction or alteration, and/or site modification or improvements, the following information must be
attached.
(1) Vicinity map showing all adjacent properties and nearby streets within a 300-foot radius around the
project site, drawn at an appropriate scale.
(2) Site Plan. A site plan (3 copies) drawn to scale at a minimum 1" = 50' and a maximum of 1" = 10' and
include the following:
(a) The actual dimensions, size, square footage, and shape of the lot to be built upon as shown on an
actual survey by a licensed land surveyor or registered design professional licensed by the State of
West Virginia and as authorized by West Virginia State law.
(b) The exact sizes and locations on the lot of existing structures, if any.
(c) The location(s), square footage(s), and dimensions of all proposed principal, accessory and/or
temporary structure(s), and/or alteration(s).
(d) The location of the lot with respect to adjacent rights-of-way.
(e) Parking Plan. The location and dimensions of off-street parking and means of ingress and egress
for such space.
(f) Required and proposed setbacks.
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(g) Buffer yard location and landscaping and screening plan, if applicable. Landscaping Plan should
be a separate drawing based on the site plan.
(h) Location of garbage collection area and screening.
(i) Location of existing and/or proposed signage, if applicable.
(j) Roadway typical detail for internal roadways, if applicable.
(3) Building Elevations. All preliminary building elevations shall be drawn at a scale of 1/8" = 1'0" or larger
and identify:
(a) Height of all principal buildings and/or accessory structures. If applicable, measured in feet as
provided in the definition of “BUILDING HEIGHT IN FEET” provided in Section 1329.02.
(b) All exterior materials and colors to be used including roofing, cladding, and windows.
(c) Show any improvements made to the property that have been approved but not yet constructed
and label the area as such.
(d) Photographic or similar representation showing the building height in relationship to surrounding
buildings.
(4) Floor Plans. All preliminary floor plans shall be drawn to a scale of 1/8" = 1'-0" or larger and identify:
(a) Both existing and proposed floor layouts with square footage indicated.
(b) Label the use of all rooms on the plans, with the dimensions of the room(s) and the overall
dimensions of the building.
(c) Show any improvements made to the property that have been approved but not yet constructed
and label the area as such.
(d) Photographic or similar representation showing the practice of the use, to include but not be limited
to, seating arrangements, appliance/equipment layout, time-series analysis, etc.
(5) Traffic Impact Study. A traffic impact study shall be submitted, if required by the City Engineer. Approved
WV Division of Highways Permit and/or Agreement, if applicable, is not required for Board of Zoning
Appeals conditional use review, but shall be required prior to issuance of a building permit. In the event
a traffic analysis or traffic impact study is required and the review of same involves WV Division of
Highways, written/electronic correspondence from WV Division of Highways documenting its approval of
the traffic analysis or traffic impact study must be presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the
applicant prior to conditional use permit approval.
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VI. FINDINGS OF FACT
The Board of Zoning Appeals may grant the request only if each of the Conditional Use Findings of
Fact criteria is determined to be in the positive. Applicants must give their own responses to the criteria
statements provided below.
This Conditional Use is within the fitting character of the surrounding area and is consistent
with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, because:
1. Congestion in the streets will not be increased, in that:
2. Safety from fire, panic, and other danger will not be jeopardized, in that:
3. Provision of adequate light and air will not be disturbed, in that:
4. Overcrowding of land will not result, in that:
5. Undue congestion of population will not be created, in that:
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VI. FINDINGS OF FACT (cont.)
6. Granting this request will not create inadequate provision of transportation, water, sewage,
schools, parks, or other public requirements, in that:
7. Value of buildings will be conserved, in that:
8. The most appropriate use of land is encouraged, in that:
VII. CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL OBJECTIVES
Section 1379.03 of the Planning and Zoning Code provides that the Board of Zoning Appeals should
consider the following when evaluating each conditional use application. Applicants are encouraged
to attach a supplemental narrative addressing the following evaluation objectives and/or be prepared
to address these objectives during the Board of Zoning Appeals’ hearing.
1. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the goals of the adopted comprehensive plan.
2. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the appropriate and orderly development of
the district, taking into consideration the location and size of the use, the nature and intensity
of the operations involved in or conducted in connection with such use, the size of the site in
relation to the use, the assembly of persons in connection with the use, and the location of the
site with respect to streets giving access to the site.
3. The proposed site development, if applicable, is such that the proposed conditional use will
not hinder nor discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings,
taking into consideration the location, nature and height of buildings, the location, nature and
height of walls and fences, and the nature and extent of landscaping on the site.
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4. Neighborhood character and surrounding property values are reasonably safeguarded.
5. Operations in connection with the proposed conditional use are not offensive, dangerous,
destructive of property values and basic environmental characteristics, or detrimental to the
public interest of the community. The proposed conditional use is not more objectionable to
nearby properties by reason of fumes, noise, vibration, flashing of or glare from lights, and
similar nuisance conditions than the operations of any permitted use not requiring a conditional
use permit in the district.
6. The character and appearance of the proposed conditional use, buildings, structures, and/or
outdoor signs should be in general harmony or better, with the character and appearance of
the surrounding neighborhood.
VIII. ATTEST
I hereby certify that I am the owner of record of the named property, or that this application is
authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this
application as his/her authorized agent and I agree to conform to all applicable laws of this jurisdiction.
I certify that the information submitted herein and attached hereto is true and accurate and understand
that if found otherwise may result in the denial of this request or subsequent revocation of any and all
related approvals. The undersigned has the power to authorize and does hereby authorize City of
Morgantown representatives on official business to enter the subject property as necessary to process
the application and enforce related approvals and conditions.
Type/Print Name of Applicant/Agent
Signature of Applicant/Agent
Date