What does the Administrative Adjustment Application do?

It lets an applicant request an administrative adjustment under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance and provide details about the property, case, applicant, owner, and attorney.

What attachments does the application checklist require?

The checklist includes a signed application, a $500 check, drawings, a plat of survey, and other items. Additional notice documents are required after the Zoning Administrator accepts the application.

Do I need a notary for the Administrative Adjustment Application?

No. The application calls for an applicant or agent signature and date. It lists an Affidavit of Written Notification as a later submission but does not say it must be notarized.

Chicago, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Administrative Adjustment Application

Chicago property owners or their agents use this application to request an administrative adjustment under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

What this form is

This application requests an administrative adjustment under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance and asks for property, zoning, applicant, owner, and attorney information, along with a case description. The checklist requires a signed application and supporting materials, including drawings, a survey, notice-related documents, and a $500 check. After the Zoning Administrator accepts the application, the applicant must provide written notice and submit proof of compliance.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking an administrative adjustment in Chicago must complete this application and provide the listed attachments.

How to submit it

Submit in person or by mail to the Department of Planning and Development, Bureau of Zoning, City Hall, Room 905; include the required attachments and a $500 check payable to the City of Chicago, Department of Finance.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the checklist also requires an Affidavit of Written Notification, but does not say it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Administrative Adjustment Application and checklist.
2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, case, applicant, owner, and attorney information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to gather the required documents, drawings, survey, and $500 check.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the complete application in person or by mail to the Bureau of Zoning at City Hall, Room 905.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Administrative Adjustment Application do?: It lets an applicant request an administrative adjustment under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance and provide details about the property, case, applicant, owner, and attorney.
What attachments does the application checklist require?: The checklist includes a signed application, a $500 check, drawings, a plat of survey, and other items. Additional notice documents are required after the Zoning Administrator accepts the application.
Do I need a notary for the Administrative Adjustment Application?: No. The application calls for an applicant or agent signature and date. It lists an Affidavit of Written Notification as a later submission but does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Administrative Adjustment Application?: Submit it in person or by mail to the Department of Planning and Development, Bureau of Zoning, City Hall, Room 905. Include all required attachments and the $500 check.

Need something notarized?

This Administrative Adjustment Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.