Evanston, IL · Cook County
Fence Variation Application
Property owners and eligible applicants use this application to request a variation for a proposed fence in Evanston.
What this form is
Use this application to request a fence variation and explain the proposed fence, the zoning requirements you seek relief from, and the property's practical difficulties. The application asks for property and applicant details, required owner and applicant signatures, and supporting materials including a plat of survey, site plan, and proof of ownership. It also asks about alternatives and the potential effect on neighbors.
Who needs it
Property owners and people with an ownership, lease, or legal or equitable interest—or their representatives—may submit a fence variation application.
How to submit it
Email the completed application and all required documents and plans to [email protected]. The city will provide fee payment instructions after receiving the application.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fence Variation Application PDF.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, applicant, proposed fence, and requested variation details. The applicant and all property owners must sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include a plat of survey, site plan, and proof of ownership, along with the completed application.
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Email The Application
Email the application and all required documents and plans to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Variation Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the property owner and applicant but no notary block; they sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Fence Variation Application?
- Email the completed application and all required documents and plans to [email protected]. The city will notify you of acceptance and provide fee payment instructions.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists the completed and signed application, a plat of survey, a site plan, proof of ownership, and the application fee. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Who can apply for a fence variation?
- The form says an applicant must own, lease, or have a legal or equitable interest in the property, or represent someone who does. All property owners must be identified and sign.