Franklin Park, IL · Cook County
Petition for Zoning Relief
The Petition for Zoning Relief is the notarized portion of a variance application packet that a property owner or authorized applicant submits to the Village of Franklin Park.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The petition asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a requested zoning variation for a property, with the application packet describing the property and proposed relief. Franklin Park requires the notarized petition, along with the other listed forms and supporting materials, for a complete variance application. An incomplete packet will not be accepted or start the application process; applicants must also pay the applicable fee when filing.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant with a possessory interest seeking a zoning variation in Franklin Park must include the completed, notarized petition in the variance application packet.
Why it needs a notary
Form B includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the person certifying the property interest signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Village of Franklin Park variance application packet and locate Form B, Petition for Zoning Relief.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Fill in the hearing and property details, requested zoning relief, legal description, and applicant and property-owner information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the petition during the video session when the notary instructs you to do so.
- 5
Submit The Complete Packet
Include the notarized petition and all required supporting materials and payment when filing with the Village's Community Development and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin Park. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the zoning relief petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session when instructed. Include the notarized petition with the full application packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application packet?
- The packet identifies the Petition for Zoning Relief (Form B) as the standard form to be notarized. The other listed materials are required for a complete application but are not identified as needing notarization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the petition?
- The packet also requires Form A, a variation summary, nearby property addresses, a current survey, site and parking plans, ownership proof, variance-standard responses, a notification letter, and payment.