Department of Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Department oversees and enforces land use ordinances in the unincorporated areas of Kanawha County. Currently the ordinances in effect in Kanawha County include: flood plain regulations, subdivision regulations, public nuisances and property maintenance, adult only establishments, salvage yards, and video lottery. The Kanawha County Planning and Development Department issues building permits, oversees the demolition of abandoned structures and houses that contain methlabs.

 David Workman, Planning Director

FEMA Technical Bulletins and FEMA Brochures:

• Why You Need Flood Insurance
• NFIP Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage
• Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
• Elevated Residential Structures
• Overview of FEMA P-85: Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards
• Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage
• Flood Openings

Internet Links:

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): http://www.fema.gov/
• Reduce Your Flood Risk https://www.reducefloodrisk.org/
• For weather related warnings and other weather and waterways information see National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at: http://www.noaa.gov/
• WV Flood Hazard Determination Tool: http://www.mapwv.gov/flood/
• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/
• Complete Guide to Flood Safety and Preparedness. (NFIP): https://www.alarms.org/flood-survival-guide/
• WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: http://www.dhsem.wv.gov/
• WV Floodplain Management Association http://wvfma.org/
• The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM): http://www.floods.org/
• NOAA National Weather Service http://www.weather.gov/
• What to do during a flood – https://www.ready.gov/floods
• To Consult Official FEMA FIRM Floodplain Maps for Your Area: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
• FEMA Flood Insurance Alternative https://privatemarketflood.com/calculate-your-own-premium