West Virginia - Almost Heaven Welcome to APA West Virginia
WV APA is the West Virginia state chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) Our organization is comprised of professional and citizen planners who work to support responsible planning throughout the state. Membership is open to professional planners employed in planning or a related field, lay planners who serve on planning commissions or boards of zoning appeals, student members who are enrolled in a course of study in planning or a related field, and citizens interested in planning for their communities.
WV State Legislature now in Session Two Current Pieces of Legislation directly affect WV 8A
HB 2148 affect 8A-7-3
That any Tourism and Commercial Opportunity Zone created shall take precedence over and supersede any local or county land use ordinance in conflict with such Tourism and Commercial Opportunity Zone.
HB 2189 affects 8A-13
The governing body or planning commission of the municipality or county must approve or deny the applicant's request within 60 days
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First Day of Session Feb 12, 2025
Crossover Day Apr 2, 2025 – Last day to read bill in house of origin. Any bills not past third reading on this day and still is original house are officially dead.
Last Day of Session Apr 12, 2025 – Adjournment at midnight.
WV APA wants you! New Members Packet
Membership is open to professional planners employed in planning or a related field, lay planners who serve on planning commissions or boards of zoning appeals, student members who are enrolled in a course of study in planning or a related field, and citizens interested in planning for their communities.
AICP Bylaw Revisions AICP Commission approved a set of amendments to the AICP bylaws.
This is the first revision since March 2017. These amendments include improved consistency in terminology with APA Bylaws, editorial changes, clarifications to existing policies, and updates to reflect modern business practices.
Current job postings Job Opportunities
These are the current job postings:
Planning Director for Planning and Development Department in Huntington, WV
LWCF Program Manager for WV Community Advancement and Development (CAD) Division in Charleston, WV
Community Planner for the Department of Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency) with five vacancies in Hanover, MD, Harrisburg, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Richmond, VA and Charleston, WV
Planner for City of Morgantown Development Services Department in Morgantown, WV
Community Development Specialist/Grants Administrator for Belomar Regional Council in Wheeling, WV
