Bureau County, IL · Bureau County

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Zoning Application

Bureau County’s Zoning Application is for applicants requesting a zoning variation, conditional use, rezone, or other listed zoning action.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Bureau County · Bureau County, Bureau County, Illinois
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
bureaucounty-il.gov
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What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning action listed on the form, including a variation, conditional use, rezone, nonconforming determination, special hearing, or text amendment. It asks for applicant and property information, the requested action, and supporting details such as the legal description, adjoining zoning, and reasons for a variation. The applicant certifies the information and signs and dates the application.

Who needs it

An applicant authorized by the owner or lessee should complete this form to request one of the listed zoning actions for property in Bureau County.

How to submit it

The form names the Bureau County Planning and Zoning Department, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356, and lists (815) 875-1631.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the statements and consents to authorized officials entering the premises.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Bureau County Zoning Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide applicant and property information and describe the zoning action requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Papers or Plans

    Include any papers or plans submitted with the application, as referenced on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Department

    Submit the application to the Bureau County Planning and Zoning Department at the address named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What zoning actions can I request with this application?
The form lists requests including a variation, conditional use, rezone, nonconforming determination, special hearing, and text amendment.
What information does the zoning application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property details, the requested zoning action, and relevant supporting information. Variation requests include questions about hardship and proposed changes.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?
No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the signer certifies the statements and consents to authorized officials entering the premises.
How do I submit the Zoning Application?
The form names the Bureau County Planning and Zoning Department, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356. It lists (815) 875-1631.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.