How do I submit the Special Use Application Packet?

Submit it to the Department of Community and Economic Development at 6101 Capulina Avenue with five hard copies and a digital copy of each required item. Include checks payable to the Village for the applicable fees.

What supporting materials does the packet require?

The packet lists items including ownership evidence, a survey, site and building plans, engineering plans, a traffic and parking impact study, and applicable fee checks. Staff may modify the checklist.

How long does special use application review take?

The packet says review of a complete Special Use Application typically takes 90 days or longer. The process includes department reviews, commission consideration, a public hearing, and Village Board meetings.

Morton Grove, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Special Use Application Packet

Property owners and applicants use this packet to request a special use permit from the Village of Morton Grove and provide project information for review.

What this form is

This packet starts the Village’s formal review of a special use permit request and explains the review process and applicant responsibilities. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the requested use, and respond to the special-use standards. The packet lists supporting materials, including plans and ownership documents; a complete application and supporting documents are required to begin formal review.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a special use permit in Morton Grove must submit this application and the required supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the complete application to the Department of Community and Economic Development at 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053, with five hard copies and a digital copy of each required item. Include checks payable to the Village for the applicable application and escrow fees.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant must testify under oath at the Plan Commission public hearing, but the packet does not require a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Special Use Application Packet and review its process overview, responsibilities, and application requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property information, describe the requested use, provide authorized signatures, and respond to the seven special-use standards.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare five hard copies and a digital copy of each required item, along with the applicable fee checks.
4
Submit To The Village
Deliver the complete application to the Department of Community and Economic Development at the address listed in the packet.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Use Application Packet?: No. The packet does not require a notary. The applicant must testify under oath at the Plan Commission public hearing, but no notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Special Use Application Packet?: Submit it to the Department of Community and Economic Development at 6101 Capulina Avenue with five hard copies and a digital copy of each required item. Include checks payable to the Village for the applicable fees.
What supporting materials does the packet require?: The packet lists items including ownership evidence, a survey, site and building plans, engineering plans, a traffic and parking impact study, and applicable fee checks. Staff may modify the checklist.
How long does special use application review take?: The packet says review of a complete Special Use Application typically takes 90 days or longer. The process includes department reviews, commission consideration, a public hearing, and Village Board meetings.

Need something notarized?

This Special Use Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.