River Forest, IL · Cook County
Application for Zoning Variation
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a zoning variation from the Village of River Forest and provide information about the property and proposed variation.
What this form is
The application requests a variation from the Village of River Forest and asks for property, applicant, and requested-variation details, including code requirements and proposed changes. Applicants must provide detailed calculations and measurements, written responses to eight major-variation standards, and supporting materials. A complete application is due by the 15th of the month to be heard the following month, and the form states that a $750 non-refundable fee must accompany it.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning variation in River Forest should complete this application and provide the required supporting information.
How to submit it
Submit one hard copy of the completed application to the Zoning Administrator initially. After Village Staff review and any necessary changes, submit nine additional hard copies and one electronic copy; the $750 non-refundable fee must accompany the application.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form says testimony at a hearing is given under oath, but does not require a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Zoning Variation PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant and property information, describe the requested variation, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the required calculations, measurements, survey, drawings, written responses, and other applicable supporting materials.
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Submit To The Village
Submit one hard copy to the Zoning Administrator initially; after staff review and any changes, submit nine additional hard copies and one electronic copy.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Variation?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It says testimony at a hearing is given under oath; it does not require a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the zoning variation application?
- Submit one hard copy to the Zoning Administrator initially. After Village Staff review and any needed changes, submit nine additional hard copies and one electronic copy.
- What information and materials does the application require?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the requested variation, and detailed calculations and measurements. Supporting materials include a survey, drawings, and written responses to the major-variation standards.
- What is the application fee and deadline?
- The form states that a non-refundable $750 fee must accompany each application. A complete application must be submitted by the 15th of the month to be heard the following month.