W. Va. Code § 8A-5-3: Application for minor subdivision or land development.

(a) An applicant submits a copy of a land development plat and the fees to the planning commission having jurisdiction over the land.

(b) Within seven days after the submission of the subdivision or land development plat, the staff of the planning commission shall offer to meet with the applicant to discuss the proposed subdivision or land development and the criteria used to classify the proposal as minor: Provided, That if the applicant requests such a meeting, staff shall meet with the applicant to discuss the proposed subdivision or land development and the criteria used to classify the proposal as minor.

(c) The staff of the planning commission may make a site inspection of the proposed subdivision or land development.

(d) Within ten days after the submission of the subdivision or land development plat or within five days of the meeting, between the planning commission staff and the applicant, whichever comes later, the staff of the planning commission shall notify the applicant in writing whether the proposed subdivision or land development has been classified a minor subdivision or land development.

PART II. MAJOR SUBDIVISION OR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.