Morgantown · Sep 10, 2026
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Major subdivision at 710 Parkside Lane, approved on Sep 10, 2026 in Morgantown.
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Morgantown Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Morgantown, WV. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 10, 2026
Key facts: Morgantown land-use record
- Morgantown approved 74% of 25 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
- Morgantown has 6 rezoning-related records across 1 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
- The most recent tracked meeting in Morgantown was on September 10, 2026.
Updated with meetings through September 10, 2026.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Morgantown
Meetings
1
Rezoning Mentions
6
Last Detected
Jun 11, 2026
Zoning Districts in Morgantown
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
R-1Single Family Residential District
Low-density single-family housing.
R-1ASingle Family Residential District
Single-family residential with distinct area/bulk standards.
R-2Single and Two-Family Residential District
Single-family and duplex housing.
R-3Multi-Family Residential District
Higher-density multi-family housing.
PROProfessional, Residential and Office District
Mixed professional office and residential uses.
OIOffice and Institutional District
Office and institutional uses.
B-1Neighborhood Business District
Small-scale neighborhood-serving commercial uses.
B-2Service Business District
Service-oriented commercial uses.
B-4General Business District
General commercial and retail uses.
B-5Shopping Center District
Large-scale shopping center commercial development.
I-1Industrial District
Industrial and manufacturing uses.
PUDPlanned Unit Development District
Master-planned mixed-use development approved as a unit.
ISODInterstate Sign Overlay District
Overlay regulating signage along interstate corridors.
WHODWiles Hill Gateway Overlay District
Overlay with special standards for the Wiles Hill gateway area.
B-4NPODB-4 Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District
Overlay adding preservation standards within B-4 areas.
Recent rezoning decisions in Morgantown
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Morgantown in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
What gets approved in Morgantown
In Morgantown, 74% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 89%. ZoneWire analyzed 25 land-use board decisions in Morgantown over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Variance | 9 | 89% |
1 decisions that went against the odds
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsFrequently Asked Questions
The official Morgantown zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.morgantownwv.gov/555/Morgantown-Zoning-Map. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Morgantown include R-1 (Single Family Residential District), R-1A (Single Family Residential District), R-2 (Single and Two-Family Residential District), R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District), PRO (Professional, Residential and Office District), OI (Office and Institutional District), B-1 (Neighborhood Business District), B-2 (Service Business District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Morgantown to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
The Morgantown Planning Commission reviews zoning map and text amendment applications and makes recommendations, but the Morgantown City Council holds final authority to adopt rezonings. The Planning Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals hears and decides applications for variances, conditional use permits, and administrative appeals of zoning decisions. It meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Land development, permit, licensing, and registration applications are submitted online through the City of Morgantown's Cityworks PLL portal; applicants create an account and complete the application digitally. The Planning Division within Development Services administers the process.
Yes. The City's Planning and Zoning Code requires notification of property owners within two hundred (200) feet of a site for certain land development and land-use decisions heard by the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals.
The zoning ordinance is Part Thirteen (Planning and Zoning Code) of the Morgantown City Code, available on the Municode Library. The official interactive zoning map is published on the city website and via the city's ArcGIS/GeoHub platform.
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