Chicago, IL · Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals Appeal Public Hearing Packet
This packet lets an appellant provide information and explain why they believe the Zoning Administrator made an error in a decision under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
What this form is
Use this packet to present an appeal to the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals alleging an error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator. It asks for the subject property, appeal type, appellant details, the decision and ordinance sections at issue, reasons for the appeal, and requested relief. Objectors may include labeled exhibits and list them in the table.
Who needs it
A person or legal entity appealing a Zoning Administrator decision, or an objector submitting an appeal, can complete this packet.
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 appellant certifies under penalty of perjury that the packet and submitted evidence are true, correct, and complete.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Appeal Public Hearing Packet PDF.
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Complete The Packet
Enter the property and appellant information and answer the appeal questions.
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Gather Exhibits
For an objector’s appeal, label evidence as exhibits and complete the table of exhibits.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the packet to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Board of Appeals Appeal Public Hearing Packet?
- It is a packet for presenting an appeal alleging that the Zoning Administrator made an error in a decision under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
- What information does the packet ask for?
- It asks for property and appellant information, the decision and ordinance sections being appealed, the reasons for the appeal, and the relief requested. Objectors may list exhibits.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Appeal Public Hearing Packet?
- No. The packet is signed without a notary, but the appellant certifies under penalty of perjury that the packet and submitted evidence are true, correct, and complete.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Appeal Public Hearing Packet?
- The packet does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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