APPLICATION FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
Development Services Department ♦ 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 Page 2 of 2
www.morgantownwv.gov ♦ 304.284.7431 Form Rev. 20180701
ADDENDUM A - Zoning Code Text Amendment Process
APPROVED
If the petition for the text
amendment is approved by City
Council, the applicant is formally
notified in writing by the
Development Services Department
and the Zoning Code is revised to
reflect the approved text
amendment.
DENIED
If the petition for the text
amendment is denied by City
Council, the applicant is formally
notified in writing by the
Development Services Department
of the denial and the right to appeal
the decision to the Circuit Court of
Monongalia County.
If the request for the text amendment is denied by City Council, the applicant may
not re-submit the same request for a period of one (1) year, unless the Planning
Director determines that there have been significant changes in conditions in the
area proximate to the parcel in question.
1
•An application for an amendment, or change, to the text of the Zoning Code is filed with the
Development Services Department.
2
•The Development Services Department conducts a formal review of the completed application
and prepares a strikethrough and/or underline petition.
3
•The Development Services Department publishes a legal advertisement describing the petition for
a text amendment at least 15 days prior to the scheduled public hearing before the Planning
Commission.
4
•The Planning Commission holds a duly scheduled public hearing on the text amendment petition,
prepares a report, and makes a recommendation to City Council.
5
•City Council hears the petition in accordance with its rules and procedures, which normally
includes two readings and an additional public hearing.
