The City of Weirton, West Virginia

Planning Commission

The members of the City of Weirton Planning Commission shall exercise their statutory authority as granted by the General Statutes of West Virginia and by the City of Weirton Code of Ordinances and Unified Development Ordinance, in an objective and timely manner to provide advice to the City Council related to long-range planning, zoning, and related development matters.

The Planning Commission is a standing board, which meets monthly.
 
Powers and Duties
 
The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council and deals with land use, zoning and development issues.  In addition to attending monthly Planning Commission meetings, these Commission members are also expected to attend public hearings on plans, rezonings and ordinance amendments held jointly with City Council.
 
Membership
 
The Planning Commission consists of 9 members, all of whom will be freeholders and residents of the City of Weirton.  The members will be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the City.  Members will include representatives of business, industry and labor.
 
  • Three-fifths of all members shall have been residents of the City at least 10 years prior to their appointment and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent and approval of City Council.
  • One member shall be a member of the City’s governing body or a designee. (Council member)
  • One member must be member of the Administrative Department of the City or a designee.  (Staff)
  • The City Engineer shall be an advisory member of the Commission.

Members shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.  The terms of the governing and administrative members shall be co-extensive with the term of office of which they have been elected or appointed.

 
Goals / Plan
 
Review requests initiated by property owners or City of Weirton staff related to the following:
 
  • Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
  • Amendments to the text of the Unified Development Ordinance
  • Rezoning cases to change the official Zoning Map of the City of Weirton
  • Consideration of certain site plans and subdivision plans, as specified in the UDO

In addition, the Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

  • To perform studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environs, including, but not limited to, studies and surveys of land uses, population, economic base, school needs, park and recreation needs, traffic, parking, and redevelopment needs
  • To formulate and recommend to the City Council the adoption or amendment of a Comprehensive Plan and other plans for the City and its environs for the purpose of achieving the coordinated and harmonious development of the City, in accordance with present and future needs
  • To review the terms of the UDO and to recommend to the City Council any changes that the Commission considers necessary to properly regulate the development and use of land, buildings, and structures
  • Such additional powers and duties as may be set forth for the Planning Commission in City ordinances
Evaluation Criteria: The Commission will periodically review and evaluate effectiveness of their work plan, modifying as needed to meet goals.
 
Meetings
 
The Commission normally meets as follows:
 
     Weirton Municipal Building
     200 Municipal Plaza, Weirton, WV 26062
     Room: Council Chambers
     Time: 5:30 PM
     The 2nd Wednesday of each month
 
Meetings normally last up to an hour, and requires an occasional work session which can last up to two hours, as well as site visits and plan reviews. Members are expected to attend numerous community meetings and joint meetings with City Council during the preparation of land use plans, zoning ordinance amendments, and other special projects.
 
All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and will adhere to the Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law. More information on this Commission can be found in its annual report.
 
Please see the City of Weirton events calendar to confirm meeting dates, times and locations.
 
Questions concerning the Planning Commission should be directed to the City of Weirton Planning Department staff by calling (304) 797-8548 or by emailing Rod Rosnick or Pam Fair.
 


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