Morgantown Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Morgantown held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 643% compared to September (23 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Hope Gas monument sign variances at 781 Chestnut Ridge Road

Deferred.

City Neon USA, on behalf of Hope Gas, requested variances from sections 1369.07 and 1369.10 for its new headquarters (the former Mylan building) in the B1 district. VAR 26-073 covers a sign about 20 ft tall (6 ft allowed) and about 50 sq ft over the size limit, with internal illumination. VAR 26-088 covers the rotating flame logo, which is classed as an animated sign. Russ Bonasso of Micro Outdoor Advertising raised concerns that the sign would be off-premise because the parking-lot parcel is separate, and cited DOT spacing and rotation limits. The board tabled both cases pending more information. They are slated for the November hearing unless a special date is set.

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Front setback variance at 124 Sheldon Avenue

Approved.

James Fisher, the owner, requested variance relief from Section 1335.04 (front setback) in the R-1A Single-Family Residential District. The property is in Tax District 9, First Ward, Tax Map 41, Parcel 281. The variance allows roughly 3 feet of front-setback relief to replace an existing encroaching concrete stoop with a wider wooden unenclosed patio that extends laterally but no further toward the street. The structure is a vacant house being rehabilitated. Finding of fact 2 was amended to reference the patio structure immediately adjacent to the dwelling. Ms. Cook moved to grant the variance and Mr. Martin (remote) seconded. It was approved by voice vote. The case was read as both VAR 26-19 and VAR 26-086.

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Conditional use for restaurant private club at 350 High Street

Approved.

Conditional use under section 1331.05 for a restaurant private club (Mexican restaurant/bar, live music Fri-Sat) at 350 High Street, B4 General Business District, tax map 26A parcel 109. The operator is affiliated with the Los Mariachis/Mariachi Loco chain. The site plan shows the 50-seat minimum. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. No added parking is required in B4. Findings of fact were accepted, then the conditional use was granted by voice vote.

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Sign illumination variance at 3109 University Avenue

Approved.

Variance from section 1369.08 for an internally illuminated wall sign in the B1 Neighborhood Business District, tax map 07 parcel 257. The applicant is Anusha Nag. The sign will run on a timer with no flashing. Findings were accepted and the variance was granted.

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Side setback variance at 562 Aspen Street

Approved.

Variance of 1 foot from the 10 ft side setback (section 1333.04) for a greenhouse/storage addition flush with the existing 9 ft wall, in the R1 district, tax map 54 parcel 23.2. The applicant is Homayoun Hajiran. The neighbor's support was provided in writing. The variance was granted.

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Rear setback variance at 229 Cornell Avenue

Approved.

Variance of 5 feet from the 20 ft rear setback (section 1335.04) to enclose an existing covered porch as a first-floor bathroom, in the R1A district, tax map 20 parcel 639. The applicant is Jessica Parsons. The variance was granted.

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Front-yard accessory structure variance at 940 South Point Circle

Approved.

Variance from section 1331.08 to allow a woodshed in front of the house, built on an existing permitted deck, in the R1 district, tax map 43 parcel 125. The applicant cited topography (a 20 ft drop). The variance was granted by voice vote.

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Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 66 instances
• zoning: 26 instances
• conditional use: 18 instances
• setback: 17 instances
• residential: 8 instances

What to Watch

• Variance is new this month with 66 mentions, not present in September.
• Zoning came up 333% more often than September.
• Conditional use is new this month with 18 mentions, not present in September.
• Setback is new this month with 17 mentions, not present in September.
• Residential is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in September.

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