Rolling Meadows, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Zoning Variation Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request relief from Rolling Meadows zoning requirements and present their case for a variation.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the City of Rolling Meadows for a variation from zoning requirements because of unique property conditions. The application requires applicant and property owner information, the property address and PIN, a description of the requested variation, and signatures from both parties. The city requires the application, supporting materials, and fees before scheduling a public hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a variation from Rolling Meadows zoning requirements must complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit one hard copy and one digital PDF copy of the application and required attachments with the application, publication, and cash advance fees as a single payment to the City of Rolling Meadows.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; testimony at the public hearing must be under oath, but the document does not require a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the zoning variation application and its standards from this page.

  2. 2

    Complete and Sign the Application

    Enter the property, applicant, and owner information, describe the requested variation, and obtain signatures from both the applicant and property owner.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Prepare detailed responses to each variation standard, applicable plans, ownership and authorization documents as needed, and an up-to-date plat of survey.

  4. 4

    Submit Copies and Fees

    Provide one hard copy and one digital PDF copy with the required fees as a single payment to the City of Rolling Meadows.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rolling Meadows Zoning Variation Application?
It is an application for a property owner or applicant seeking relief from zoning requirements. It includes property and applicant details, the requested variation, and standards responses.
What materials must I provide with the application?
The checklist calls for responses to the variation standards, plans as applicable, proof of ownership and authorization if needed, and an up-to-date plat of survey with a legal description.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variation Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. The document says testimony at the public hearing must be under oath, but it does not require a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Variation Application?
Provide one hard copy and one digital PDF copy of the application and required attachments with the application, publication, and cash advance fees as a single payment to the City of Rolling Meadows.

Need something notarized?

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