City of Weston

Building permits required for new residential, commercial, industrial construction; major renovations or remodeling; mechanical, electrical, or plumbing installations; zoning variances or conditional use permits; and land disturbances and grading.

• Exempt Agricultural buildings and structures used exclusively for agriculture (subject to zoning compliance)
• Exempt Detached residential storage sheds ≤120 square feet, one-story, with no plumbing or electrical connections (subject to local enforcement and zoning setback rules)

Note: Structures in Weston may be subject to additional Historic District Commission review if located within the National Historic District. Verify zoning compliance and historic district requirements before proceeding.

Building code

West Virginia State Building Code (2018 edition based on IBC 2018 and IRC 2018).

Contractor requirements

Residential work ≥$2,500 requires contractor license from WV Contractor Licensing Board. Commercial work ≥$25,000 requires contractor license. Electrical work >$1,000 requires electrical contractor license.

1. 01
   Access Weston ePermits portal at https://aca-prod.accela.com/weston/Default.aspx
2. 02
   Create account if new user
3. 03
   Select permit type (building, electrical, plumbing, zoning, etc.)
4. 04
   Complete application form
5. 05
   Upload required documents and site plans
6. 06
   Pay application fee online
7. 07
   Submit and receive confirmation
8. 08
   Track permit status through portal
9. 09
   Schedule inspections as required
10. 10
    Receive permit approval and final sign-off

Source: City of Weston Building Department ↗

• Weston ePermits portal (online)
• (304) 269-8200 (phone)

Typical sequence: Standard inspections required: foundation and excavation, framing and structural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), energy code compliance, final inspection before occupancy.