W. Va. Code § 8-11-3

Cases requiring enactment of ordinance.

In the following enumerated cases, the action of a governing body shall, except where otherwise provided in this code, be by ordinance:

  1. (1) Levying taxes or providing for the collection of fees of any kind;
  2. (2) Requiring a license to do business;
  3. (3) Relating to offenses and penalties;
  4. (4) Authorizing the issuance of bonds or other forms of indebtedness;
  5. (5) Providing for a public improvement;
  6. (6) Providing for the purchase of private property by the municipality or for the sale of property belonging to the municipality;
  7. (7) Laying out or vacating a public street, avenue, road, alley or way;
  8. (8) Relating to planning and zoning;
  9. (9) Granting franchises to public utilities;
  10. (10) Providing for a contractual or other agreement with another jurisdiction; and
  11. (11) Relating to such other matters as the charter may require.

    The action of a governing body shall also be by ordinance in any other case in which an ordinance is required by the provisions of this code.

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