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W. Va. Code § 8A-3-5

Optional components of a comprehensive plan

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 222 W. Va. 789 - Largent v. Zoning Board of Appeals (2008)

Most recently applied in 222 W. Va. 789 - Largent v. Zoning Board of Appeals (December 2008)

The comprehensive plan may have, but is not limited to, the following components:

(1) History. -- An analysis of the history of the area to better provide for the future.

(2) Environmental. –- Recommend programs where appropriate to appropriate regulatory agencies to protect the area from all types of pollution and promote a healthy environment.

(3) Tourism. –- Recommend programs to promote tourism and cultural and heritage development in the area.

(4) Conservation. -- Recommend programs to conserve and protect wildlife, natural habitats, sensitive natural areas, green spaces and direct access to sunlight.

(5) Safety. -- Recommend public safety programs to educate and protect the public from disasters, both natural and man-made.

(6) Natural resources use. –- Identify areas for natural resources use in an urban area.

Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.