Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Reedsville, West Virginia
Town of Reedsville is a town in Preston County, West Virginia. Town of Reedsville has not adopted its own zoning; the county’s or state’s rules apply inside its limits. 7 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Preston County page.
Answers from the rulebook for Town of Reedsville
Town of Reedsville’s own rules
Local zoningAbsent
Land inside Reedsville town limits
Part Thirteen (Planning and Zoning Code) is reserved for future legislation
Town code does include building permits, residential setbacks, floodplain, mobile home and factory built home articles in Part Seventeen
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations. this part thirteen is reserved for any future legislation.”
Zoning districtsNot published
Zoning districts inside Reedsville town
No zoning ordinance, so no districts
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.”
Minimum dwelling sizeNone
Minimum dwelling size under zoning inside Reedsville town
No zoning ordinance; other town articles (building permits, residential setbacks, mobile homes) were not opened and may impose limits
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.”
Minimum lot sizeNone
Minimum lot size under zoning inside Reedsville town
No zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations; septic/sewer rules may still apply
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.”
Lot coverageNone
Lot coverage under zoning inside Reedsville town
No zoning ordinance; Article 1717 residential setbacks not opened
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.”
Building heightNone
Building height under zoning inside Reedsville town
No zoning ordinance; other town articles not opened
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.”
Subdividing landNot regulated
Subdivision of land inside Reedsville town
Town has no subdivision regulations; state or county rules not checked
“editor's note: the town currently has no zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations.”
Still unanswered
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Reedsville or Preston County directly.
Building permit — Building permits inside Reedsville town
Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Reedsville town
Building code adopted — Building code inside Reedsville town
Inspections — Inspections inside Reedsville town
Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy inside Reedsville town
18 more unanswered
Setbacks
Living in an RV
Camping on your land
Tiny homes
Manufactured homes
Accessory dwellings
Who permits septic
Septic permit
Septic inspection
Off-grid sanitation
Well permit
Mandatory utility hookup
Agricultural exemption
Driveway access
Building in a floodplain
Short-term rentals
Permit fees
Permit process
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Town of Reedsville publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Preston County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Town of Reedsville means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
