Bolivar
Board of Zoning Appeals
Charter Article 133 - WV Code Chapter 37A
The primary role of the Board of Zoning Appeals (Board) is to hear, review, and determine appeals made by a property owner based on an order or decision of the city’s zoning administrator. The Board will determine whether to grant the property owner an exception to the specific rules and regulations applicable to a property within a zoning district. They may issue special use permits and/or grant variances to the city’s zoning ordinance.
| The Board of Zoning appeals meets in the Bolivar Community Center on an "as needed" basis. The archived minutes for these meetings can be found here. |
Board of Zoning Appeals Members & Terms:
| John Krycum | President | 1/1/2021-12/31/2023 |
| Phil Hale | Vice-President | 1/1/2019-12/31/2021 |
| Brad Whitehurst | 1/1/2020-12/31/2022 | |
| Chris Dove | 1/1/2020-12/31/2022 | |
| Lisa Kovatch | 7/6/2021-12/31/2022 |
Forms & Applications:
BZA - Ordinance for Appeal Process
BZA - Variance
Charter Article 131 - WV Code 8A 2-3
Mission Statement: The Planning Commission assists in promoting the orderly development of Bolivar. It is primarily an advisory body with certain regulatory powers over land planning.
| The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bolivar Community Center on Panama Street. The office is open at 6:30 p.m. for information, forms, questions for the Zoning Administrator, and acceptance of applications. |
Meeting Agenda: April 25, 2022
Archived Meeting Minutes: Click Here
Bolivar Planning Commission Members:
| Stephen Paradis | President & Town Council Representative |
| Barbara Staats | Vice-President |
| Randall Hughes | Secretary |
| Deb Hale | |
| Jacob Stettes |
Bolivar Planning Commission Staff:
John Garza, Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector
Laura Whittington, Town Administrator and Planning Commission Clerk
Contact Info: 304-535-2476; Email: bolivarth@frontiernet.net
Bolivar Planning Commission Documents:
Building & Other Permits - Easy Guide
Building Ordinances
Comprehensive Plan
Killam and Ashbaugh Ordinances
Land Use Map
Policies and Procedures (building permits, instructions, applications, etc)
West Virginia Links:
West Virginia Planning Association
West Virginia State Government
West Virginia Legislature
Planning Commission
Council meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held at the Bolivar Community Center on Panama Street. Archived meeting minutes can be found here.
Meeting Agenda:
August 2, 2022
Office of the Mayor:
Helen Dettmer
Bolivar Town Council Members:
Sarah Gordon
Sandi Marra
Amanda McDaniel
Steve Paradis
John Paul Heafer
Recorder:
P. Jean Reed
Town Administrator:
Laura Whittington
Maintenance Personnel:
John GarzaTown Council
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Location: 60 Panama Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States
Mail: PO Box 37, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Phone: 304-535-2476
Email: bolivarth@frontiernet.net