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West Virginia’s rugged beauty and Appalachian charm make it a unique place to develop, but its mountainous terrain and environmental protections also present distinct challenges. Whether you're building a cabin retreat in the Monongahela National Forest, revitalizing a historic storefront in Charleston, or planning a commercial project in Morgantown, MySitePlan ensures that your development meets the state’s zoning, environmental, and infrastructure requirements. Our expertly crafted site plans help you navigate West Virginia’s permitting process so you can focus on building—whether it's a dream home tucked into the hills or a business that fuels the local economy.

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Why Choose MySitePlan for West Virginia Site Plans

Whether you need a site plan for a building permit, fencing permit, deck permit, or HOA submission anywhere in West Virginia — from Charleston and Huntington to Morgantown, Wheeling, and Parkersburg — MySitePlan delivers professionally drafted plans in 24 hours, starting at just $99. No site visit, no scheduling, no delays.

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West Virginia Building Permit Requirements for Site Plans

Last reviewed: April 2026

West Virginia does not issue building permits at the state level. Permits are administered locally — by city building departments in places like Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and Wheeling, or by county building and planning offices in areas like Berkeley, Jefferson, and Greenbrier Counties. Because local adoption of the state building code is optional, permit requirements — including whether a site plan is required — vary significantly across the state.

The West Virginia State Building Code (WVSBC), overseen by the State Fire Marshal's Office, is based on the 2015 IBC and 2015 IRC. Fewer than 70 communities statewide have formally adopted it. If you're in Charleston, Morgantown, or Wheeling, expect active code enforcement and a site plan requirement for most projects. If you're in a rural county, requirements may be more limited — but it's always worth confirming with your local office.

West Virginia's mountainous terrain and extensive river network add additional complexity. Hillside lots frequently require documentation of grading, retaining walls, and drainage. Properties in FEMA-designated flood zones may need a floodplain development permit regardless of whether your local jurisdiction enforces the building code — making a site plan essential even in areas with minimal local permitting activity.

Common West Virginia Projects That Require a Site Plan

Across West Virginia's cities and counties, the following project types most commonly require a site plan as part of the permit or approval process:

  • New home construction permits — required by most municipalities and many counties statewide.
  • Room additions and residential additions — required in Charleston, Morgantown, Wheeling, and most active permit jurisdictions.
  • Detached garage and accessory structure permits — Jefferson County requires permits for sheds, garages, and carports; Berkeley County requires a full plot plan.
  • Fence permits — Jefferson County requires a permit for fences 6 feet or taller; Ranson requires a site plan showing all setbacks and easements.
  • Deck and patio permits — required by most active WV building departments as part of the standard permit package.
  • Driveway permits — Berkeley County specifically requires proposed driveway access shown on the plot plan.
  • Swimming pool and hot tub permits — required in Jefferson County and most municipalities with active code enforcement.
  • Demolition permits — Charleston requires an asbestos report and storm/sewer lateral capping details in addition to a site plan.
  • Grading and site development permits — particularly common for hillside lots requiring drainage and retaining wall documentation.
  • Floodplain development permits — required statewide for properties in FEMA flood zones, regardless of local code adoption.
  • Retaining wall permits — commonly required alongside grading plans on West Virginia's sloped terrain.
  • Landscaping changes and exterior modifications — frequently required for HOA approval under WV §36B.
  • Sign permits — commercial properties in Martinsburg, Parkersburg, and Clarksburg typically require a site plan showing sign placement and setbacks.
  • Manufactured and mobile home permits — required by many WV counties before installation approval.
  • Commercial building permits — required across all active WV jurisdictions; see Commercial plans for parking, ingress/egress, and impervious surface requirements.

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West Virginia's Unique Permitting Environment

West Virginia's patchwork permitting landscape means the same project type can require very different documentation depending on where you live. Berkeley County requires a plot plan showing existing structures, driveway access, disturbed area limits, septic and well locations, and drainage direction for all building permits. Greenbrier County adds slope, erosion control, and floodplain delineation to its site plan requirements. In contrast, some rural counties have no formal permit requirement at all — but that doesn't eliminate the need for documentation if you're in a flood zone or navigating an HOA.

HOAs governed under the West Virginia Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WV §36B) commonly require site plans for fencing, sheds, decks, and landscaping changes — independent of any government permit process. Contractors working on projects exceeding $5,000 must also be licensed through the WV Contractor Licensing Board, and proof of licensure is required before permits are issued. Understanding the risks of unpermitted work is especially important in West Virginia, where enforcement levels vary widely by jurisdiction.

How MySitePlan Works for West Virginia Property Owners

Getting a professionally drafted site plan for your West Virginia project is straightforward. Order online, provide your property address and project details, and your plan is delivered within 24 hours — no appointment, no site visit, no waiting on a contractor's schedule.

  • Basic Site Plan: $99 — property lines, structure footprint, dimensions, north arrow, and scale.
  • Medium Site Plan: $119 (most popular) — adds measurements between features, trees, driveway, accessory structures, and swimming pool. Ideal for most West Virginia building permit and HOA applications.
  • Detailed Site Plan: $159 — adds paths, shrubs, landscaping, septic, and utilities. Best for Berkeley County, Greenbrier County, or any jurisdiction with detailed site plan requirements.
  • Commercial Site Plan: $179 — adds parking, ingress/egress, dumpster areas, and parking space counts.
  • Commercial "The Works": $279 — adds legal setbacks, topography, impervious surface calculations, vicinity map, and DWG file.

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MySitePlan has delivered more than 80,000 site plans accepted by building departments and HOAs nationwide — including permit offices in Charleston, Morgantown, Wheeling, and communities throughout the Eastern Panhandle. As a veteran-owned company with 8,000+ verified five-star reviews and a team of Drafterra Certified drafters, we bring professional-grade accuracy and fast turnaround to every West Virginia order.

Whether you're a homeowner pulling a deck permit in Huntington, a contractor filing for a detached garage in Berkeley County, or a property manager navigating an HOA submission in Martinsburg, MySitePlan gives you the documentation you need — at a price that makes sense. Our simple guide to getting your online permit is a helpful starting point if you're new to the process.

West Virginia counties served
County Permit Authority Site Plan Notes
Kanawha County City of Charleston Building Department (Charleston); Kanawha County Commission for unincorporated areas Charleston requires site plans for new construction, additions, fences, retaining walls, driveways, accessory structures, and demolition permits. Demolition permits additionally require an asbestos report and storm/sewer lateral capping documentation. Unincorporated areas should verify requirements with the Kanawha County Commission.
Berkeley County Berkeley County Building Permit Office Berkeley County requires a plot plan for all building permits showing existing structures, proposed driveway access, limits of disturbed area, septic and well locations, and drainage direction. Site plans must reflect current site conditions accurately.
Monongalia County City of Morgantown Planning & Community Development; Monongalia County Commission for unincorporated areas Morgantown actively enforces the WVSBC and requires site plans for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Hillside lots in Monongalia County frequently require grading, drainage, and retaining wall documentation as part of the site plan submission.
Cabell County City of Huntington Building & Planning Department; Cabell County Commission for unincorporated areas Huntington actively enforces the WVSBC and requires site plans for new construction, additions, garages, sheds, and decks. Properties along the Ohio River and its tributaries may also require a floodplain development permit with site plan documentation.
Wood County City of Parkersburg Building Department; Wood County Commission for unincorporated areas Parkersburg requires site plans for new construction and major improvements. Properties near the Ohio River or Little Kanawha River may require floodplain development permits with supporting site plan documentation regardless of local code adoption status.
Raleigh County City of Beckley Building Department; Raleigh County Commission for unincorporated areas Beckley requires site plans for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Raleigh County's mountainous terrain frequently requires grading and drainage documentation on site plan submissions for hillside lots. Verify requirements with your specific municipality.
Harrison County City of Clarksburg Building Department; Harrison County Commission for unincorporated areas Clarksburg requires site plans for building permits covering new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Unincorporated Harrison County has variable enforcement — contact the Harrison County Commission to verify current site plan requirements.
Jefferson County Jefferson County Building & Zoning; City of Ranson for Ranson municipality Jefferson County requires building permits for fences 6 feet or taller, sheds, garages, pools, finished basements, and additions. Ranson specifically requires a site plan showing setbacks from all property lines, metes and bounds, north arrow, easements, all structures, and floodplain delineation where applicable.
Mercer County City of Bluefield Building Department; Mercer County Commission for unincorporated areas Site plans are typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Mercer County municipalities. WVSBC adoption is not universal in rural areas — site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits or HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent.
Putnam County Putnam County Building & Planning; local municipal offices where applicable Putnam County requires site plans for residential construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties in FEMA-designated flood zones along the Kanawha River corridor may require a floodplain development permit with detailed site plan documentation.
Marion County City of Fairmont Building Department; Marion County Commission for unincorporated areas Fairmont requires site plans for new construction and improvements. Hillside lots common throughout Marion County may require additional grading, drainage, and retaining wall documentation. Verify specific requirements with your local building department.
Ohio County City of Wheeling Building Inspection Department; Ohio County Commission for unincorporated areas Wheeling actively enforces the WVSBC and requires site plans for new construction, additions, garages, accessory structures, fences, and demolition permits. Properties near the Ohio River may require floodplain documentation as part of the site plan package.
Fayette County Fayette County Building & Planning; local municipal offices where applicable Site plans are typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Fayette County. The county's rugged terrain along the New River Gorge region frequently requires grading and drainage documentation on site plan submissions. WVSBC adoption varies — verify with your local authority.
Wayne County Wayne County Commission; local municipal building offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Wayne County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy River corridors, or for HOA submissions, even where local building code enforcement is absent.
Preston County Preston County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional and not universally enforced in Preston County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits or HOA submissions. Contact the Preston County Commission or your municipal office to verify current requirements.
Greenbrier County Greenbrier County Building & Planning Department Greenbrier County requires at least one site plan showing property lines, proposed driveway, building footprint, slope and drainage, erosion control measures, and floodplain delineation where applicable. Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures.
Logan County Logan County Commission; City of Logan Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Logan County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Guyandotte River or for HOA submissions. Verify requirements with your local municipal office or the Logan County Commission.
Marshall County Marshall County Commission; local municipal building offices where applicable Site plans are typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Marshall County municipalities. Unincorporated areas have variable enforcement — site plans may still be needed for floodplain development permits along the Ohio River. Verify with your local authority.
Hancock County Hancock County Commission; local municipal building offices where applicable Site plans are typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Hancock County municipalities. Properties near the Ohio River may require floodplain development permits with supporting site documentation. Verify specific requirements with your municipality.
Jackson County Jackson County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Jackson County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers or for HOA submissions. Contact the Jackson County Commission to verify current requirements.
Randolph County City of Elkins Building Department; Randolph County Commission for unincorporated areas Elkins requires site plans for new construction and improvements. Randolph County's mountainous Allegheny Highlands terrain commonly requires grading, drainage, and retaining wall documentation on site plan submissions. Verify unincorporated area requirements with the Randolph County Commission.
Mineral County Mineral County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Mineral County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits or HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Contact the Mineral County Commission or your municipal office to verify requirements.
Mason County Mason County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Mason County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Ohio River or for HOA submissions. Verify current requirements with the Mason County Commission or your municipality.
Nicholas County Nicholas County Commission; City of Summersville Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Nicholas County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Gauley River corridor or for HOA submissions. Contact your local building department or the Nicholas County Commission to verify current requirements.
Hampshire County Hampshire County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Hampshire County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the South Branch Potomac River or for HOA submissions even where local code enforcement is absent. Verify with the Hampshire County Commission.
Upshur County Upshur County Commission; City of Buckhannon Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Upshur County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits or HOA submissions. Hillside lots are common and may require grading and drainage documentation. Verify requirements with your local authority.
Mingo County Mingo County Commission; City of Williamson Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Mingo County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Tug Fork River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the Mingo County Commission.
Brooke County Brooke County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable Site plans are typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Brooke County municipalities. Properties near the Ohio River may require floodplain development permits with supporting site documentation. Verify specific requirements with the Brooke County Commission.
Boone County Boone County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Boone County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Coal River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the Boone County Commission.
Wyoming County Wyoming County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Wyoming County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Contact the Wyoming County Commission to verify current site plan requirements.
Lincoln County Lincoln County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Lincoln County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Guyandotte River or for HOA submissions. Verify requirements with the Lincoln County Commission or your local municipality.
Morgan County Morgan County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Morgan County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Cacapon River or for HOA submissions. The county's mountainous terrain may also require grading and drainage documentation. Verify with the Morgan County Commission.
McDowell County McDowell County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in McDowell County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Tug Fork River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the McDowell County Commission.
Lewis County Lewis County Commission; City of Weston Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Lewis County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the West Fork River or for HOA submissions. Contact the Lewis County Commission or Weston's city office to verify current requirements.
Taylor County Taylor County Commission; City of Grafton Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Taylor County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Tygart Valley River or for HOA submissions even where local code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the Taylor County Commission.
Barbour County Barbour County Commission; City of Philippi Building Department where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Barbour County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Tygart Valley River or for HOA submissions. Contact the Barbour County Commission or your municipal office to verify current requirements.
Hardy County Hardy County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Hardy County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the South Branch Potomac River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify with the Hardy County Commission.
Wetzel County Wetzel County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Wetzel County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Ohio River corridor or for HOA submissions. Verify current requirements with the Wetzel County Commission.
Roane County Roane County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Roane County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Little Kanawha River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Contact the Roane County Commission to verify requirements.
Monroe County Monroe County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Monroe County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. The county's mountainous terrain may require additional grading documentation. Verify with the Monroe County Commission.
Braxton County Braxton County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Braxton County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Elk River or Burnsville Lake area or for HOA submissions even where local code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the Braxton County Commission.
Summers County Summers County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Summers County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the New River or Greenbrier River or for HOA submissions. The county's rugged terrain may require grading and drainage documentation. Verify with the Summers County Commission.
Grant County Grant County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Grant County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the South Branch Potomac River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify with the Grant County Commission.
Ritchie County Ritchie County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Ritchie County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the North Fork Hughes River or for HOA submissions. Contact the Ritchie County Commission to verify current requirements.
Webster County Webster County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Webster County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Elk River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Webster County's steep terrain may require grading documentation. Verify with the county commission.
Tyler County Tyler County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Tyler County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Ohio River or for HOA submissions. Verify current requirements with the Tyler County Commission or your municipal office.
Clay County Clay County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Clay County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Elk River or for HOA submissions even where local code enforcement is absent. Contact the Clay County Commission to verify current site plan requirements.
Pocahontas County Pocahontas County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Pocahontas County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Greenbrier River or for HOA submissions. The county's high-elevation mountainous terrain frequently requires grading and drainage documentation. Verify with the county commission.
Doddridge County Doddridge County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Doddridge County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Middle Island Creek or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the Doddridge County Commission.
Pleasants County Pleasants County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Pleasants County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Ohio River or for HOA submissions. Verify current requirements with the Pleasants County Commission or your municipal office.
Gilmer County Gilmer County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Gilmer County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Little Kanawha River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Contact the Gilmer County Commission to verify requirements.
Tucker County Tucker County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Tucker County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Cheat River or for HOA submissions. Tucker County's high-elevation terrain and proximity to Canaan Valley frequently requires grading and drainage documentation. Verify with the county commission.
Pendleton County Pendleton County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Pendleton County. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the South Branch Potomac River or for HOA submissions even where local code enforcement is absent. Pendleton's rugged Allegheny Mountain terrain may require grading documentation. Verify with the county commission.
Calhoun County Calhoun County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is optional in Calhoun County's unincorporated areas. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Little Kanawha River or for HOA submissions. Contact the Calhoun County Commission to verify current site plan requirements.
Wirt County Wirt County Commission; local municipal offices where applicable WVSBC adoption is not universal in Wirt County, one of West Virginia's least populous counties. Site plans may still be required for floodplain development permits along the Little Kanawha River or for HOA submissions even where local building code enforcement is absent. Verify requirements with the Wirt County Commission.

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