W. Va. Code § 8A-5-4: Approval of minor subdivision or land development plans and plats.

(a) Within ten days after a plat has been classified a minor subdivision or land development, then the planning commission or staff, if the authority has been given by the governing body, shall approve or deny the plat.

(b) If the planning commission approves the plat, then the planning commission shall affix its seal on the plat.

(c) If the planning commission approves the plat with conditions, then the planning commission must state the conditions.

(d) If the planning commission denies the plat, then the planning commission shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the denial.