Niles, IL · Cook County
Planning and Zoning Board Application – Right of Way Vacation
This eight-page application packet requests vacation of a street or alley right-of-way and is filed by the applicant with the Village of Niles Community Development Department.
- 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 lets an applicant request Village approval to vacate a street or alley right-of-way and explains the Planning and Zoning Board review process. It includes the application, an ownership affidavit, utility statement, submission requirements, and public-hearing instructions. The Village requires a complete application package and fee before processing; additional materials depend on the proposed vacation. After initial Village Board approval, the petitioner may need to provide compensation and a plat of vacation for final consideration.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking to vacate a street or alley right-of-way in Niles must submit this packet and the supporting materials required for the proposed vacation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Download the eight-page Right of Way Vacation application packet and review its process overview and required materials.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Fill in the Affidavit of Ownership on page 4, but wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session for the property owner or authorized officer who will swear to the affidavit.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show identification and sign the affidavit in the commissioned online notary's presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit The Complete Application
Include the notarized affidavit and other required items, then submit the complete application package and fee to the Village of Niles Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Niles. 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 ownership affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session, and include the notarized page with your application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet identifies the Affidavit of Ownership on page 4 as an affidavit to be sworn before a notary. The application signature section does not include a notarial block.
- Can I submit the notarized affidavit before the full application?
- The Village says a complete application package must include all required materials and fees before it will be accepted or processed. Ask the Community Development Department about your submission timing.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Illinois law authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations. The packet does not specify whether the Village accepts a remotely notarized affidavit, so confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Planning and Zoning Board Application – Right of Way Vacation in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.