McCook, IL · Cook County
Zoning Application for Variance, Rezoning, Special Use, Subdivision, or Appeal
This petition requests zoning relief or review from the Village of McCook and is filed by a property owner or authorized petitioner seeking a variation, rezoning, special use, subdivision, or appeal.
- 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 Village of McCook Zoning Committee or Board of Appeals to consider a variation, rezoning or zoning change, special use, subdivision, or appeal from a Building Commissioner ruling. Applicants file three copies and include a map or registered surveyor’s plat showing the proposed improvement. The petitioner swears that the application statements and accompanying documents are true. The form also lists additional materials due with the petition or at the hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized petitioner seeking zoning relief, a special use, subdivision, or an appeal from a Building Commissioner ruling must file this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the petitioner signs the truth statement and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the zoning application petition and review its filing and hearing-submission requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, petitioner, owner, and requested zoning relief details; gather the required map or survey and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File three copies with the Village and provide the additional materials required for the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from McCook. 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 submit the zoning petition?
- File the petition in triplicate with a map or registered surveyor’s plat showing the proposed improvement. The form also lists materials due with the petition and additional items to submit at the hearing.
- Do I need to sign this petition before a notary?
- Yes. The petitioner’s statement says the application and submitted documents are true, and the form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the petitioner’s signature before a notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts by an officer authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What other materials may the petition require?
- The form lists a map or survey, owner authorization when the petitioner is not the owner, and a $1,000 fee payable to the Village. Plans, proof of ownership, proof of publication, and trust documentation may be required at the hearing.