Germantown, IL · Clinton County
Application for a Variance
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a variance from the Village of Germantown Zoning Ordinance for a particular lot, structure, or use.
What this form is
The application requests a zoning variance and explains that the Zoning Board of Appeals reviews requests at a public hearing. It asks for applicant and property information, the requested variance, and details about the property and proposed development. Before a hearing can be scheduled, the form requires a site plan and development schedule; mobile home applicants must also provide a copy of the title.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, contract purchasers, or other applicants seeking a variance for a lot, structure, or use in Germantown should complete 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; anyone testifying before the Board of Appeals must do so under oath.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Germantown Application for a Variance PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested applicant, property, variance, and development information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site plan and development schedule; include a mobile home title copy if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Germantown variance application?
- No. The application asks applicants and owners to sign and date it without a notary. Anyone testifying before the Board of Appeals must testify under oath.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Attach a site plan and a development schedule. Applicants for a mobile home must also supply a copy of its title.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the requested variance, current property use, development information, and names and addresses of adjacent property owners.