Franklin Park, IL · Cook County
Subdivision Application Packet
This packet requests approval to subdivide or re-subdivide property in Franklin Park and is filed with the Village Department of Community Development and Zoning by the applicant.
- 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 packet includes an application for subdivision and a Petition for Zoning Relief, along with instructions and a checklist of supporting materials. The Village requires a complete packet, including a notarized petition, survey, final plat, ownership documents, project summary, and fee, before its application process begins. Applicants and property owners must attend the public hearing and present the request; the Village says to allow approximately 90 days from filing a complete application and payment for a finalized signed ordinance.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking to divide or re-divide land in Franklin Park must file this packet with the Village’s Community Development and Zoning Department.
Why it needs a notary
Form B includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the petitioner or applicant named in the certification signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the subdivision application packet and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out Forms A and B and gather the project summary, survey, final plat, ownership documents, and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the Petition for Zoning Relief, Form B.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign Form B before a commissioned online notary during your online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
File the complete packet with the Community Development and Zoning Department and attend the required public hearing.
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
- Which part of the subdivision packet needs notarization?
- Form B, the Petition for Zoning Relief, includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The packet checklist identifies this petition as the form to be notarized.
- How do I submit a complete subdivision application?
- Include Forms A and B, a typed project summary, current survey, final plat, proof of ownership, and the required fee. Submit the complete packet to the Village’s Community Development and Zoning Department.
- Do I need to appear at the public hearing?
- The packet says both the applicant and property owner must attend all hearings and present the request. If the owner cannot attend, the packet says a power of attorney must be appointed and present.
- Can I notarize Form B online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts performed by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.