(a) Zoning of Annexed Lands. Zoning classification for any land annexed into the Town shall be established by ordinance, pursuant to Chapter 8A, Article 7, simultaneously with the adoption of the annexation resolution required by West Virginia Code, Chapter 8, Article 6, as amended. Town Council shall hear zoning recommendations from the Planning Commission for the subject area during the required hearing for annexation. Prior to any hearings, the Granville Planning Commission shall submit its written recommendations, to be consistent with the comprehensive plan, to Town Council at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing for annexation.
(1) Prior to the annexation hearing and formal zoning designation of any parcel(s) of land being annexed, the Town shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the enactment of the zoning map amendment:
A. Give written notice, by certified mail, to the landowner(s) whose property is directly involved in the proposed amendment; and
B. Publish a notice of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map as a Class II-0 legal advertisement, pursuant to West Virginia Code Chapter 59.
(2) After the required thirty (30) day notice period ends, and the property owner(s) have been notified by certified mail, the Town Council shall hold a public hearing regarding the zoning designation of the newly annexed land. After the hearing Town Council can, by ordinance, designate the zoning districts for the annexed land.
(Passed 8-28-18.)
Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District