Commission Departments
Department of Planning & Development
Tom Blasingim – Planning Director
The Department of Planning and Development enforces land use ordinances in unincorporated areas of Kanawha County, overseeing building permits, zoning regulations, floodplain management, and property maintenance. Led by Tom Blasingim, the department also manages the demolition of abandoned structures, ensuring the community remains safe and aesthetically maintained.
Phone
(304) 357-0570
Fax (304) 357-0572
Mailing Address
Kanawha County Commission
Planning & Development Department
407 Virginia Street East
2nd Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Title
Content
Charleston Landfill FREE DAY 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
General Information
Public Comment
Enforcement Board/Demolition
Zoning Information
Floodplain Management Information
Ordinances & Regulations
Adult Only Establishment Ordinance
Animal Cruelty & Tethering Ordinance
Kanawha County Safe Roads Ordinance (ATV Ordinance)
Commercial Dog Breeding Operations
Order Increasing Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
Pawn Broker and Scrap Dealers Reporting Requirements Ordinance
Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Ordinance
Fees & Applications
Adult Only Establishment Application
Commercial Dog Breeder Application
Gas & Oil Well Permit Application
Low-Income Tax Credit Application
Planning Director Decision Appeal Application
Remittance Form For Hotel/Motel Tax
Subdivision Approval Application – More than 5 parcels
Subdivision Approval Application – 5 or fewer parcels
Wireless Telecommunications Facility Application
Wireless Telecommunications Facility Application for New Equipment / Co-Locations Upgrades
FEMA Technical Bulletins & FEMA Brochures
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