Trenton, IL · Clinton County
Lot Size/Bulk Variance Application
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a lot size or bulk variance for property in Trenton.
What this form is
The application requests a lot size or bulk variance and says all requested information must be provided before a Plan Commission hearing will be scheduled. It asks for applicant and property owner details, the property address and legal description, existing uses and conditions, and the minimum variance requested. Applicants must include a Residential Building Permit application and certify their statements; the form also addresses procedural costs and property inspections.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a lot size or bulk variance for property in Trenton should complete this application and include the required Residential Building Permit 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; include the Residential Building Permit application and a separate-sheet legal description, and the signer simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Trenton Lot Size/Bulk Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the requested applicant, owner, property, existing-use, and variance information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include an Application for Residential Building Permit and attach the property's legal description on a separate sheet.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the applicant lines; include the owner signature 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
- What does the Trenton variance application request?
- It requests a lot size or bulk variance and asks about the property, existing uses and conditions, and the minimum modification needed for reasonable use.
- What must I include with the application?
- The form instructs applicants to include an Application for Residential Building Permit and attach the property's legal description on a separate sheet.
- Do I need a notary for the Trenton variance application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. Include the Residential Building Permit application and separate-sheet legal description; the signer simply signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Trenton variance application?
- The form says to provide all requested information before a Plan Commission hearing can be scheduled and to contact the Zoning Administrator for help completing it. Check the city website for current contact details.