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WV HB5630
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Flanigan
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AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §8A-7-8 to provide municipalities and counties with alternative methods for notifying landowners of proposed zoning ordinance amendments
- Allows local governments to substitute certified mail notification with first-class mail, electronic mail (for landowners who opt in), public posting on official websites and in three public locations, or newspaper publication
- Requires notice at least 30 days prior to both the planning commission's public hearing and the governing body's public hearing on proposed zoning amendments
- Creates a sworn affidavit process where planning commission presidents or governing body clerks can attest to notice compliance as prima facie evidence of proper notification
- Establishes that failure of a landowner to receive actual notice does not invalidate proceedings if the municipality or county substantially complied with notice requirements
Legislative Description
Relating generally to providing notice for amendments to a zoning ordinance.
Municipalities
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2026
Government Organization2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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