South Chicago Heights, IL · Cook County
Application for Development Approval
This application requests Village development approval and is filed by an applicant seeking review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or Village Board.
- 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
Use this packet to request development approval when the Village says review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or Village Board is required. It collects project, property, applicant, owner, and contact information, and includes worksheets for the type of approval requested, such as special use, rezoning, or site plan review. The Village requires a complete application with all required materials and fees before it will process the request.
Who needs it
Applicants requesting Village development approval must complete this packet when Planning and Zoning Commission or Village Board consideration is required.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or authorized agent signs the sworn declaration before the notary; each property owner signing the authorization letter also signs its separate sworn block before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Application for Development Approval packet from the Village and contact Village Hall to ask whether a pre-application meeting is required.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide project, property, applicant, owner, and contact details, select the requested approval, and complete the corresponding worksheet and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant declaration and any owner authorization signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The applicant or authorized agent and each owner signing the authorization letter must sign the relevant sworn block during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed packet with all required materials and fees to the Village. The Village will process the application once submission requirements are met.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Chicago Heights. 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 development approval application notarized?
- Complete the application and owner authorization, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each required signer must sign the relevant sworn block during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the owner authorization letter?
- Yes. The form includes a separate “Subscribed and Sworn To” block after the owner authorization letter. Each owner signing that letter must sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The Village requires a completed application and all materials and fees required by the application and its Code of Ordinances. Depending on the approval sought, complete the corresponding worksheet and provide any additional information requested.
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