West Virginia Code Chapter 8A. Land Use Planning § 8A-5-6. Application for major subdivision or land development

(a) An applicant for approval of a major subdivision or land development plan and plat shall submit written application, a copy of the proposed land development plan and plat, and the fees to the planning commission having jurisdiction over the land.

(b) Within 45 days after receipt of the application, the planning commission, or its staff if the planning commission has delegated such authority, shall review the application for completeness and either accept or deny it: Provided, That if the planning commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting that would meet public notice requirements is scheduled within 60 days of receipt of the application, it may review the application for completeness and either accept or deny it at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

(c) If the application is not complete, then the planning commission may deny the application and must notify the applicant in writing stating the reasons for the denial.