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West Virginia Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — West Virginia
- West Virginia health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — West Virginia
| Municipality | Local authority | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | City Building Commission + KCHD | Submit city plan/permit package, schedule staged inspections, and close county health approvals before opening. |
| Huntington | Permit Center + Cabell-Huntington HD | Confirm zoning use first, complete CO/business-license workflow, then pass required health/fire inspections. |
| Morgantown | PLL/Cityworks + Monongalia HD | File permits/licenses in PLL portal, complete code inspections, and secure county food permits. |
| Parkersburg | City code/planning + MOVHD | Start with zoning/building applications, complete city inspection milestones, and finish health permitting. |
| Wheeling | Building & Planning + Ohio County HD | Submit permit application/instructions packet, complete city inspections, and satisfy county food permit requirements. |
See the interactive checklist for direct map links and source references to each city/county office.
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________