Development Services

Responsibilities

The Development Services Department is responsible for assisting clients through the development process as well as administering the City's federal Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G.) program.

Development Process


The development process includes:
  1. Reviewing
  2. Permitting
  3. Inspecting
  4. Granting approvals to develop land and occupy buildings within the City of Morgantown

Support to Boards & Commissions


The Department also provides administrative and technical support to boards and commissions that direct and review issues on land development and land use. These boards include the:

Development Review


In addition to protecting public health, safety, and welfare through the administration of land development and land use, the Department seeks to provide an efficient and effective development review process supporting desired growth and economic and community development.

Services


The Development Services Department encompasses the following service areas for the City.


Current Grant Programs

  1. ARPA Facade and Interior Improvement Grant Program Guidelines and Application
  2. ARPA Small Business Assistance Grants - Application - FINAL

Related Documents

  1. Development Services Department's Mission, Vision, Goals, Objectives and Tasks (PDF)
  2. 2019 Planning and Zoning Code
  3. 2020 Housing Needs Assessment Report Presentation
  4. 2020 Housing Needs Assessment Report