Trenton, IL · Clinton County
Application for Special Use Permit
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a special use permit from the City of Trenton Planning Commission.
What this form is
The application requests a special use permit for a property in Trenton and gathers applicant and owner details, the property address, existing and proposed uses, and information about nearby properties. Applicants must provide all requested information before a Planning Commission hearing is scheduled and attach a legal description and a detailed description of the proposed use. Applicants must reimburse the city for procedural costs, including mailings and publications, before any hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, lessees, or other interested applicants seeking a special use permit for property in Trenton need 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 without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, the owner sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Trenton Application for Special Use Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide all requested information about the applicant, property owner, property, proposed use, and adjacent properties.
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Gather Attachments
Attach the property's legal description and a detailed description of the proposed use, including applicable site and project details.
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Sign And Date
The applicant signs and dates the application; the owner also signs and dates it if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Trenton special use permit application ask for?
- It requests applicant and property owner information, the property address and uses, adjacent property details, and supporting property and proposed-use descriptions.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Attach the property's legal description and a detailed description of the proposed use. The form also lists site and project details to include when applicable, such as a site plan and parking information.
- Do I need a notary for the Trenton special use permit application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, the owner sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Trenton special use permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.