Morgantown Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Morgantown held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (91% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 32% compared to May (154 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning MAP 26-029 at 100 Fennell Street

Denied.

MAP 26-029, Mark Stevens, 100 Fennell Street (Tax District 13, Tax Map 25, Parcel 506). Requested rezoning from R1A Single Family Residential to R2 Single and Two Family Residential to legalize a two-family use. Commission moved to forward to City Council with the comment that it is NOT consistent with the comprehensive plan, over staff's recommendation to rezone, citing spot-zoning concerns. Commission asked staff to work with applicant on an accessory dwelling unit path instead.

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Sign illumination variance at 2188 University Avenue

Approved.

Variance relief from Section 1369.08 regarding lighting and design standards to allow internal illumination of a sign at 2188 University Avenue in the R3 Multifamily Residential District. Applicant Sydney Neon USA, represented remotely by Christian Wilson and Michael Bennett. Sign size and dimensions are permitted; only the illumination required variance. Board accepted findings of fact and granted the variance on voice votes.

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Fence height/opacity variance at 649 Villa Place

Approved.

Variance relief from Section 1331.09 regarding fence height standards at 649 Villa Place in the R1 Single Family Residential District. Applicant Brittany Furby; Jacob Buer appeared as owner/resident. Due to a patio at the rear of the property, a section of the privacy fence would reach 8 feet 5 inches from grade with 100% opacity. Board accepted findings of fact and granted the variance on voice votes.

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Setback variance at 1137 Muncie Avenue

Approved.

Variance relief from Section 1333.04 regarding setback requirements at 1137 Muncie Avenue in the R1 Single Family Residential District. Applicant/builder Michael Callen for a new single-family home for an 80-year-old woman and her sister. Requested 15 feet into front and rear setbacks (10 feet each) and 5 feet of the side (roadside) setback on a corner lot. Existing lot is ~4,200 sq ft versus the ~7,000 sq ft district minimum. Prior structure was demolished. Board accepted findings of fact and granted the variance on voice votes.

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Lot coverage variance at 1137 Muncie Avenue

Approved.

Variance relief regarding lot coverage at 1137 Muncie Avenue in the R1 Single Family Residential District. Applicant/builder Michael Callen. District maximum is 40%; the new structure would cover approximately 43.5% (findings of fact listed 42.5%, amended by the board to 43%, plus or minus a percent). Board accepted findings of fact with the amendment and granted the variance on voice votes.

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Change of ownership conditional use at 344 High Street (the bank to Yellow Banana)

Approved.

Conditional use approval for a restaurant/private club change of ownership at 344 High Street in the B4 general business district downtown. Applicant Alan Zhang intends to rename the former 'the bank' to 'Yellow Banana', with kitchen and bathroom renovation and lunch service. Zach, owner of several downtown college bars, is assisting as mentor. Prior BZA conditions required a return upon change of ownership. Board granted approval on voice votes, retaining all previously approved conditions including the non-transferable change-of-ownership clause.

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Minor subdivision SUB 26-017 at 710 Parkside Lane

Deferred.

SUB 26-017, John Jameson, 710 Parkside Lane. Applicant not present; item had been on prior agendas. Commission moved to table to next month so the applicant could speak.

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Minor subdivision SUB 26-025 at 400 Ensign Avenue / 362 Creston

Approved.

SUB 26-025, Paul Corey. Minor subdivision of City Tax District 12, Tax Map 15, parcels 97, 99, and 100 at 362 Creston and 400 Ensign Avenue. Zoning R3 Multifamily Residential. Staff proposed a consolidation resulting in two R3-compliant lots; frontage requirement waived per Section 1339.03. Preliminary plat approval granted; substantial changes would require return to Commission.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Morgantown meetings →

Zoning Changes

• OI → B2 at 990 Elmer Prince Drive, Morgantown (Frank Cellucci)
• R-1A → R-2, 1250 square feet acres at 100 Fennell Street, Morgantown (Mark Stevens)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 46 instances
• zoning: 40 instances
• residential: 19 instances
• subdivision: 13 instances
• setback: 9 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in May.

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