Breese, IL · Clinton County
Area/Bulk Variance Request
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request relief from Breese zoning rules for lot size, setbacks, parking, or other area and bulk requirements.
What this form is
The application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant an area-bulk variance when strict enforcement of zoning regulations creates an undue hardship or denies reasonable use of land. Applicants provide property and ownership details, describe the hardship and requested modification, and include a site plan and documentary evidence. After the completed application and supporting materials are submitted, the Zoning Administrator schedules a public hearing within a reasonable time.
Who needs it
An owner, contract purchaser, lessee, or other applicant seeking relief from Breese area or bulk zoning regulations can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicant and owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area/Bulk Variance Request to begin.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the hardship, and specify the minimum variance requested.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site plan with the listed details and documentary evidence of the hardship.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Area/Bulk Variance Request for?
- It asks the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief from area or bulk zoning rules, such as lot size, setback, or parking requirements, when those rules create an undue hardship.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Attach a site plan showing the information listed on the form and documentary evidence of the hardship, such as engineering reports, topographical maps, or photographs.
- Do I need a notary for the Area/Bulk Variance Request?
- No. The applicant and owner sign and date the application; the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Area/Bulk Variance Request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says the Zoning Administrator schedules a public hearing after completion.
Need something notarized?
This Area/Bulk Variance Request doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.