Fairmont, West Virginia

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6th Jan 2026

Date Published

24th Sep 2025

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Largest Zones in Fairmont, WV

The Zoning Map for the City of Fairmont in WV divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Fairmont, WV?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Fairmont, WV as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		14.10%	1167.12
	Parking garage or lot	14.10%	1167.12
Industrial		6.85%	566.69
	Manufacturing	6.85%	566.69
Residential		59.49%	4922.68
	Two family dwelling	17.57%	1453.59
	Mobile and floating homes	0.10%	8.56
	Accessory dwelling unit	17.57%	1453.59
	Multi family dwelling	17.23%	1426.18
	Single family dwelling	60.85%	5036.02
	Communal housing	59.49%	4922.68
Mechanical		63.39%	5245.82
	Utility structures	14.10%	1167.12
	Communication towers	63.39%	5245.82
Agriculture		60.85%	5036.02
	Agricultural and hunting	60.85%	5036.02
Other		9.79%	810.23
	Accessory	70.65%	5846.26
	Multiple	9.79%	810.23
Retail		6.85%	566.69
	General retail	4.31%	356.88
	Eating and drinking establishments	6.85%	566.69
Community		70.65%	5846.26
	Schools and universities	66.33%	5489.37
	Medical	6.85%	566.69
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	70.65%	5846.26
	Public, quasi-public, and government	70.65%	5846.26
Lodging		50.03%	4140.56
	Bed & breakfast	17.23%	1426.18
	Hotel/motel	50.03%	4140.56
Commercial		6.85%	566.69
	Professional office	6.85%	566.69