Calumet City, IL · Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Application
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request zoning relief from Calumet City’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to seek zoning relief, including a special use, zoning amendment, or variance for a property in Calumet City. It asks for property and applicant details, the requested relief, and information relevant to the request; required supporting materials include a legal description, survey, site plan, proof of ownership, and fee. The form also includes a disclosure statement for ZBA petitions.
Who needs it
A property owner or eligible representative seeking a special use, zoning amendment, or variance must complete the application and identify all owners with an interest.
How to submit it
Submit the complete application in person to the Community & Economic Development Office at City of Calumet City, 204 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City, Illinois 60409. Applications are not accepted by mail or email; the form lists a $250 application fee and accepts cash, credit card, or check.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; a separate certification of mailing for special-use notice must be notarized, potentially by a commissioned online notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and required materials.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Provide the property, applicant, owner, and proposed project information; obtain required property owner and applicant signatures.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the legal description, plat of survey, site plan, proof of ownership, and the application fee; add drawings if required.
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Submit In Person
Take the complete application and materials to the Community & Economic Development Office at 204 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the ZBA application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. For special-use notice, the separate certification of mailing must be notarized.
- How do I submit the ZBA application?
- Submit the complete application in person to the Community & Economic Development Office at 204 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City. Mail and email submissions are not accepted.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a legal description, plat of survey, project site plan, proof of ownership, and application fee. Plan or graphic drawings may also be required.
- Who can apply for zoning relief?
- The applicant must own, lease, or have a legal or equitable interest in the property, or represent someone who does. All property owners with an ownership interest must be identified and sign.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.