Procedures for Amending a Written Plan

Please see West Virginia Code Section 8-1-5a(f) and (g). Phase I and Phase II municipalities should follow the procedure outlined below to amend their written plan. Requests for new powers or authority, not included in an existing, approved written plan, require an amendment to the written plan.

1. Provide notice at least 30 days prior to a public hearing related to the proposed amendment to the written plan by a Class II legal advertisement.
2. Make a copy of the proposed amendment to the written plan available for public inspection at least 30 days prior to holding a public hearing related to the proposed amendment to the written plan.
3. Hold a public hearing related to the proposed amendment to the written plan.
4. After the public hearing, adopt an ordinance authorizing the submission of the proposed amendment to the written plan to the Municipal Home Rule Board.
5. Seek approval from the Municipal Home Rule Board for the proposed amendment to the written plan. Submit to the Municipal Home Rule Board; or Debbie Browning (email Debbie Browning); West Virginia Development Office; Building 6, Room 553; Charleston, WV 25305-0311):
   1. A copy of the proposed amendment to the written plan, including the adopted ordinance authorizing the submission of the proposed amendment.
   2. Evidence of compliance with 1-3 herein.
   3. Any comments offered during the public hearing, either in audio or written form.
   4. A letter from an attorney licensed to practice law in West Virginia certifying that the proposed amendment of the written plan complies with WV Code Section 8-1-5a.
6. The Municipal Home Rule Board will approve or reject the proposed amendment at a publicly noticed meeting.