Conditional Use Permits
The below table lists the status for Conditional Use Permit applications which processed from 2013 to present.
The File Number listed in the first column is clickable and will redirect you to the CUP Application.
| File Number | Project Name & Location | Parcel Information | Brief Description | Status |
| 23-2-CUP |
375 Dorland LLC 1195 Chestnut Hill, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Harpers Ferry (04) Tax Map: 13 Parcel: 37 Project Size: 10 acres Size: 92.6 acres |
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a federal firearms business that includes gunsmithing and retail sales. The proposal consists of utilizing a 10 acre portion of the 92 acre tract. The use will initially be conducted from the existing structures within the 10 acre area delineated in the application, with the option to construct new buildings/additions to existing buildings within the 10 acre area in the future. No signs are proposed. Proposed land use designations as listed in Appendix C are Custom Manufacturing and Retail Sales and Service, General, as defined in Article 2. | BZA Public Hearing: 03-23-23 |
| 23-1-CUP | The Quarry 144 Quarry Run Road Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Harpers Ferry (04) Tax Map: 04 Parcel: 8 Size: 21.14 acres |
Request to operate a Special Event Facility, as defined in Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal consists of hosting an average of 15 events per year. The applicant is proposing a maximum of 30 grass parking spaces with excess parking to be accommodated by small event transport services. |
BZA Public Hearing: 01-26-23 |
| 22-9-CUP | Rippon Energy Facility (large scale solar facility) Various Parcels on Kabletown Rd Charles Town, WV |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 11 Parcel: 9 Tax Map: 10 Parcels: 3.1 & 5 Tax Map: 21 Parcels: 6, 5, & 7 Tax Map: 22 Parcel: 5.1 Total Acreage subject to request: 737 acres |
Request to operate a Solar Energy Facility. This application pertains to approximately 737 acres of the 878-acre Rippon Energy Facility, a 99 MWac solar electric generating facility. The project consists of solar modules and a new substation to connect the solar facility with the electric grid. The project site has existing high voltage power lines running through the property. |
BZA Approved 10-27-22 |
| 22-8-CUP | Pathway Childcare Center 15943 Charles Town Rd Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 19A Parcel: 2.4 Size: 1.7 acres |
Request to convert an existing dwelling into a daycare center to provide care for up to 32 children (maximum). Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Proposal includes a fenced play area, onsite parking, and a business sign. |
BZA Approved 10-27-22 |
| 22-7-CUP |
Kingdom Ventures, LLC (Urgent Care & Medical Office Complex) 7595 Martinsburg Pike Shepherdstown, WV |
Zoning District: Residential Growth (RG) Tax District: Shepherdstown (09) Tax Map: 7B Parcel: 1 Size: 2.69 acres |
Request to convert an existing church to an Urgent Care and Medical Office Complex. |
BZA Approved 09-22-22 |
| 22-6-CUP |
Mission Critical Defense Solutions 500 Febrey Road Shenandoah Junction, WV |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Middleway (07) Tax Map: 2 Parcel: 3 Size: 116 acres |
Request to establish a federal firearms retail business from an existing barn structure. Retail operation limited to sales with law enforcement agencies and military components (not open to the public). At this time, no new structures or additions are proposed. |
BZA Approved 09-22-22 |
| Wild Hill Solar Project Roper North Fork Rd & Kabletown Road Charles Town, WV |
Zoning District: |
Request to operate a large scale solar facility. The facility is proposed to be located on ~841 acres (total), of which ~262 acres is located outside of the Urban Growth Boundary and is therefore, subject to the Conditional Use process. *Note: Concept Plan File #22-9-SP subject to Planning Commission Public Workshop. |
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Blake Solar Project |
Zoning District: Rural Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 19 Parcels: 14, 15.2, & 15.3 Size: 270 acres |
Request to operate a large scale solar facility. The facility is proposed to be located on 516 acres (total), of which 270 acres is located outside of the Urban Growth Boundary and is therefore, subject to the Conditional Use process. *Note: Concept Plan |
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| 22-3-CUP |
Tiff's Tiny Tots 2235 Old Cave Rd Charles Town, WV |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 17; Parcel: 3 Size: 1.95 acres |
Request to operate a Day Care Center, Large. Applicant proposing to provide childcare for up to twelve (12) children. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Onsite parking and an attached business sign are propose. |
BZA Approved: 04-28-2022 |
| 22-2-CUP | D & E Novelties (Food Vendor) 3807 Chestnut Hill Rd Harpers Ferry, WV |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Harpers Ferry (04) Tax Map: 8; Parcel: 12 Size: 1.9 acres |
Request to operate as a food vendor offering menu items such as ice cream, hotdogs, sandwiches, drinks, etc. To be conducted from a stationary food truck and a 10' x 10' tent with a bench and two picnic tables for customer seating. Dates/hours of operation: April 1 through October 31: Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until dark. Plus Monday and/or Tuesday depending on various Holidays (e.g. Memorial Day Weekend). Temporary signage proposed. |
BZA Approved: 04-28-2022 |
| 22-1-CUP |
Executive Emergency Lighting, LLC 21 Southpaw Lane Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Shepherdstown (09) Tax Map: 14B; Parcel: WAT1 Size: 1.54 acres |
Request to expand an existing emergency vehicle outfitting and retrofitting professional office. The proposal consists of constructing a new 1,500 square foot building to house vehicles and a workshop for the outfitting work. |
BZA Approved: 01-27-22 |
| 21-1-CUP | Jefferson Group, LLC 1508 Cloverdale Rd Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 16; Parcel: 10 Size: 5 acres |
Request to operate as a Contractor with Outdoor Storage. Proposal includes converting an existing structure into a contractor's office with outdoor storage to include associated parking and a 10' x 2'-6" (25 sf) attached business sign. Potential future expansion to include addition of a 1,000 sf storage building. |
BZA Approved: 03-25-21 |
| 20-8-CUP |
River Chase Wedding Venue 1122 Duncan Rd. Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Shepherdstown (09) Tax Map: 11; Parcel: 10 |
Request to operate a Special Event Facility. Proposal includes hosting weddings and small events. |
BZA Approved: 12-10-20 |
| 20-7-CUP |
RP Performance Vacant parcel on Summit Point Rd, across from Hardesty Rd. Summit Point, WV |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Kablestown (06) Tax Map: 16; Parcel: 3 |
Request to operate an Automotive Repair and Service Shop with a freestanding business sign. |
BZA Approved: 09-24-20 |
| 20-6-CUP |
Tetya's Treats Vacant Parcel, north of 2945 Lewisville Rd Summit Point, WV 25446 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 19; Parcel: 18.6 |
Request to operate a catering business, to include the distribution of baked goods to off-site vendors, as well as the preparation and on-site sale of grab-and-go items (such as sandwiches, salads, and baked goods). |
BZA Approved: 08-27-20 |
| 20-5-CUP |
Valley Used Cars 5383 Charles Town Rd Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Village (V) Tax District: Middleway (07) Tax Map: 3; Parcel: 1.1 |
Request to operate an Automobile Repair, Sales, and Service business. No new buildings or additions are proposed. Site improvements include expansion of gravel area and replacement of existing sign in the same location. |
BZA Approved: 08-27-20 |
| 20-4-CUP | Green Monstah Firearms, LLC 76 Rehoboth Lane Summit Point, WV 25446 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 12; Parcel 2.21 |
Request to operate a homebased federal firearms business, to include limited gunsmithing, from an existing dwelling unit. The business is primarily internet based. Business hours are by appointment only, with limited customer visits (approximately 4 per month). No signs proposed. |
BZA Approved: 07-23-20 |
| 20-3-CUP | Aegean Manufacturing & Customs, LLC 76 Belleview Lane Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 28; Parcel: 11.2 |
Request to operate a homebased federal firearms business, to include limited gunsmithing, from an existing detached garage. The business is primarily internet based and does not include readily available inventory. Business hours are by appointment only, with limited customer visits (1-2 per month). No signs proposed. |
BZA Approved: 05-28-20 |
| 20-2-CUP | Church Without Walls Ministries of Jefferson County 194 Huyett Road Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 13; Parcel: 4 |
Request to operate a Nonprofit Commercial Use. Proposal to operate an outreach ministry to serve the community by offering free clothing, food, financial assistance, etc. The ministry would also focus on outreach projects to benefit youth and senior citizens. Proposed hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; and Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. There would be a minimum of two volunteers per shift. A 5' (w) x 2.5' (h) freestanding sign face is proposed to be located west of the existing structure. Parking requirements would be met on site. |
BZA Approved: 03-26-20 |
| 20-1-CUP |
Potomac Crossroads Counseling, LLC 4781 Kearneysville Pike Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
Zoning District: Residential Growth (RG) Tax District: Shepherdstown (09) Tax Map: 8; Parcel: 23.7 |
Request to operate a Medical/Dental/Optical Office and/or Professional Office. Proposal consists of operating a counseling facility with approximately eight therapists that meet with not more than eight clients during one appointment time. |
BZA Approved: 02-27-20 |
| 19-3-CUP |
Wheatlands Property Management Brewery 2153 Berryville Pike Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Village (V) & Rural (R) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 10A; Parcel 24 |
Request to operate a restaurant associated with the existing farm brewery. Request includes a deviation from the sign provisions to allow an 8' x 2' attached business sign and a 2' x 2' attached sign. |
BZA Approved: 10-24-19 |
| 19-2-CUP | Ascension Church Burr Industrial Park Lot 34 73 Edmond Rd, Suites 2 & 3 Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Industrial Commercial (IC) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 10; Parcel: 86 |
Request to operate a church that includes office space, meeting rooms, and Sunday services for approximately 120 attendees. |
BZA Approved: 10-24-19 |
| 19-1-CUP | McDonald's 31 Maddex Square Dr. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
Zoning District: Residential-Light Industrial-Commercial (RLIC) Tax District: Shepherdstown (09) Tax Map: 8C; Parcel: 68 |
Request to replace and upgrade the exterior menu boards with digital menu boards. |
BZA Approved: 04-25-19 |
| CUP18-02 | A-Zone Environmental Services Office 2153 Berryville Pike Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Village (V) Tax District: Kabletown (06) Tax Map: 10A; Parcel 24 |
Request to operate a Professional Office for up to 12 employees; with approximately 4-6 people working on site. Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
BZA Approved: 10-25-18 |
| CUP18-01 | Aly Auto Repair, Sales, and Service 5383 Charles Town Rd Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Village (V) Tax District: Middleway (07) Tax Map: 3; Parcel: 1.1 |
Request to operate an Automobile Repair, Sales, and Service within the existing structures. |
EXPIRED BZA Approved: 05-24-18 |
| CUP17-06 | Starbucks Somerset Village Shopping Center 58 Somerset Blvd Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: Residential-Light Industrial-Commercial (RLIC) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 9; Parcel: 8.7 |
Drive-Through Coffee Shop with indoor dining. Land Use: Restaurant, Fast Food, Drive Through |
BZA Approved: 12-14-17 |
| CUP17-05 | Blossman Gas Burr Industrial Park, Lot 12 War Admiral Blvd. Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Industrial Commercial (IC) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 1; Parcel: 65 |
Propane distribution facility to consist of two 30,000 gallon propane storage tanks for distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial properties; a 2,500 square foot structure to house an office, a warehouse, and retail sales area; vehicle tank storage area; and associated customer/employee parking. Blossman Gas intends to employ approximately 20 people. |
BZA Approved: 11-09-17 |
| CUP17-04 |
Dollar General 4735 Middleway Pike Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Rural (R) Tax District: Middleway (07) Tax Map: 19; Parcel: 16.6 |
Request to add tobacco, beer, and wine sales to the existing Dollar General Store #16066. Land Use: Retail Sales, Limited |
BZA Approved: 09-28-17 |
| CUP17-03 |
Alisha's Child Care 130 Maple Avenue Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 |
Zoning District: Tax District: |
In-Home Daycare facility serving up to 12 children. The site will utilize existing driveway and parking and will consist of a 2' x 4' freestanding sign. |
BZA Approved 05-25-17 |
| CUP17-02 | Antique Shop and Information Center 7279 Queen Street Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Village (V) Tax District: Middleway (07) Tax Map: 22A; Parcel 33 |
Renovation and restoration of a historic structure to allow both an antique shop and information center. Existing parking and signage (not to exceed 18 sq ft) also proposed. Applicant also seeking a variance from Section 4.10A to waive requirement of a site plan. |
BZA Public Hearing 05-25-17 |
| CUP17-01 | Popeye's Drive-Through Restaurant 805 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414 |
Zoning District: RLIC (Residential-Light Industrial-Commercial) Tax District: Charles Town (02) Tax Map: 15; Parcel: 19.1 |
Demolish existing site. Replace with a 3,400 square foot, 60-seat, drive through restaurant (Popeye's) with associated parking and signage. |
BZA Approved 04-27-17 |
| CP15-02 | Whistling Wind Farm Bed & Breakfast 290 Falling Springs Rd. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
Zoning District: Residential Growth Tax District: Shepherdstown (09) Tax Map: 13 Parcel: 29.41 |
Existing 6 bedroom house would be converted into a 3 unit B&B. No earth movement or modification to the property. | CUP Issued: 07-16-15 |
| CP15-01 | Shenandoah Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. / Animated Sign 351 Edmond Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Industrial-Commercial Tax District: Charles Town Tax Map: 1 Parcel: 79 |
Replace existing free standing business sign with a freestanding animated sign. |
03-02-15: Acting Zoning Administrator determined that a CUP was not the appropriate course of action for proposed project. |
| CP14-02 |
Dollar General Store / |
Zoning District: Rural Tax District: Middleway Tax Map: 19 Parcels: 16.6 & 16.7 |
Dollar General Retail Store, 9100 sq. ft. with 40 parking spaces |
Compatibility Assessment Meeting: 09-19-14 |
| CP14-01 | Middleway Market and Pizza 4843 Middleway Pike Kearneysville, WV 25430 |
Zoning District: Rural Tax District: Middleway Tax Map: 19A Parcel: 14 |
A convenience store with deli service/restaurant. |
CUP Issued: 05-07-14 |
| CP13-01 | Sustainable Solutions 4419 Kearneysville Pike Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
Zoning District: Residential Growth (RG) Tax District: Shepherdstown Tax Map: 8 Parcel: 9.3 |
A natural resource management company that helps private landowners, state and federal agencies, and non-profits manage their land for ecological, economic, and social returns. |
Compatibility Assessment Meeting: 03-11-14 |