MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - (April 4, 2025) - Residents and neighbors of Berkeley County are invited to share opinions about the future growth and development of the County by completing a survey as part of efforts to update the Berkeley County Comprehensive Plan. Individuals can complete the nine-question survey online or request a paper copy of the survey at the Musselman-South Berkeley Community Library, 126 Excellence Way, Inwood; Hedgesville Public Library, 207 North Mary Street, Hedgesville, or North Berkeley Public Library, 1255 T.J. Jackson Drive, Falling Waters; or at the Berkeley County Planning Department, Suite 203, 400 West Stephen Street, Martinsburg, WV.
Residents have until May 24 to complete the survey, which seeks responses about the County's future, land use and employment.
The first of two public workshops is set for April 9 and will be held from 2 PM to 4 PM. The second workshop is set to be held from 6 PM to 8 PM on May 8. Both workshops will be held in the Berkeley County Multi-Purpose Room (Suite 208) at the Berkeley County Administration Building at 400 West Stephen Street in Martinsburg.
The Comprehensive Plan process will be largely informed by direct community input, and include other opportunities for community engagement, including a community survey will be available. The County Commission and Planning Commission will be working together to oversee the drafting process, which is expected to begin in late Summer 2025 upon the conclusion of the community engagement phase.
For updates, and a more detailed overview of the Comprehensive Plan update process and to learn more about how the community can get involved, go to the Comprehensive Plan page of the County’s website here.
For specific questions, contact Laura Hoffmaster, Senior Planner at lhoffmaster@berkeleywv.org or 304-267-5000, ext. 8165.
Project Schedule
- Community Survey: Spring 2025
- Interactive Community Workshops: April 9, 2 to 4 PM; May 8, 6 PM to 8 PM
- Drafting Work Sessions with Planning Commission and County Commission: July 2025 – May 2026
- Public Draft Review and Open House: July 2026
- Final Review Joint Work Session: August 2026
- Public Hearing for Adoption: November 2026
Background: The Comprehensive Plan is a broad, community-driven, and long-term policy guide that sets a vision and goals for the future of Berkeley County over the next 10 to 15 years. The Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as land use, development, economic growth, transportation.