Spring Valley, IL · Bureau County
Board of Zoning Appeals Request for Variation
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variation from the City of Spring Valley Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to approve a variation from zoning requirements for a property. Applicants describe property conditions and hardship, identify the variation requested, and provide details about the property and proposed use or construction. The form also asks whether the hardship was self-imposed and whether the variation would fit the neighborhood. The document lists a $400 fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variation from zoning requirements for property in Spring Valley should complete this request.
How to submit it
Execute the application in triplicate and submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $400 fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and owner sign, and the form does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals Request for Variation PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Answer the questions about the property, hardship, requested variation, and proposed use or construction.
- 3
Gather Supporting Papers
Attach extra pages if needed. The form refers to papers or plans submitted with the application.
- 4
Submit The Application
Execute the application in triplicate and submit it to the city department named on the form. The listed fee is $400.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variation Request?
- No. The applicant and owner sign and date this form without a notary. It does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Zoning Variation Request?
- Execute the application in triplicate and submit it to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the variation application ask for?
- It asks about property conditions, hardship, the variation requested, nearby properties, neighborhood compatibility, and the property's location, size, use, and zoning.
- What fee does the form list?
- The form lists a $400 fee.
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