Evanston, IL · Cook County
Appeal Application
Evanston’s Appeal Application lets an aggrieved person or city officer, department, board, or bureau appeal a Zoning Administrator decision.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal an order or final decision made by Evanston’s Zoning Administrator. It asks for the property address and PIN, appellant contact information, the decision being appealed, the appellant’s view of the correct interpretation or facts, and how they were harmed. The city requires a completed, signed application and applicable fee; incomplete applications or those missing required materials will not be accepted.
Who needs it
A person aggrieved by a Zoning Administrator decision, or a city officer, department, board, or bureau, may file an appeal.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to [email protected]. After the complete application is received, the city will email a link to pay the application fee online.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Evanston Appeal Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Provide the property and appellant information, describe the decision and appeal grounds, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the completed and signed application and any required materials; incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
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Email The Application
Email the application to [email protected]. The city will send an online fee payment link after receiving a complete application.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file an Evanston Appeal Application?
- A person aggrieved by a Zoning Administrator decision, or a city officer, department, board, or bureau, may file an appeal using this application.
- What information does the appeal application request?
- It asks for property and appellant details, a description of the decision, the correct interpretation or facts claimed, and how the appellant was harmed.
- How do I submit the Evanston Appeal Application?
- Email the completed form to [email protected]. Once the complete application is received, the city will email a link for online fee payment.
- Do I need a notary for the Evanston Appeal Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.