Evanston, IL · Cook County
Minor Variation Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a minor zoning variation from the City of Evanston for an eligible project.
What this form is
Use this application to request a minor variation when a property’s characteristics create practical difficulty complying with zoning requirements. The application is for eligible single- and two-family uses and asks for property, applicant, ownership, project, and requested-variation details, along with supporting documents. The city requires a completed application and materials, including a survey, site plan, zoning analysis, and proof of ownership.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, or person with a legal or equitable interest—or their representative—may submit the application for an eligible minor variation.
How to submit it
Email the completed form and all required materials to [email protected]. After the city receives the complete application, it will email a link to pay the application fee online.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Minor Variation Application and review its requirements for eligible uses and supporting materials.
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Complete And Sign
Provide the property, applicant, owner, project, and requested-variation information. The applicant and all property owners must sign and date.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the survey, site plan, zoning analysis, proof of ownership, and other required documents. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Email The City
Email the completed application and materials to [email protected]. The city will email a link for online application-fee payment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Minor Variation Application?
- No. The application requires the applicant and property owner signatures and dates, but it does not require notarization or identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Minor Variation Application?
- Email the completed application and required materials to [email protected]. The city will send a follow-up email with a link to pay the application fee online.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The listed materials include a plat of survey, project site plan, zoning analysis, proof of ownership, and the application fee. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Who can apply for a minor variation?
- The 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.