Worth, IL · Cook County
Application for Development Approval
This application requests zoning approval for a proposed development in Worth and is filed by the applicant or an authorized agent when Village or board consideration is required.
- 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 Village uses this packet to review requests for zoning approval, including special uses, variances, rezonings, text amendments, planned unit developments, and appeals. The completed application, required exhibits, plans, survey, legal description, fees, and consulting-fee deposit must be submitted when Village of Worth Real Estate Development Board or Village Board consideration is required. Village staff reviews complete applications and advises applicants about any public notice requirements.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking zoning approval for a development in Worth must complete this packet when consideration by the Real Estate Development Board or Village Board is required.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or authorized agent signs the sworn application before a notary; the owner or owners also sign the separate Owner’s Authorization Letter before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Application for Development Approval packet from the Village of Worth website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, property, contact, and proposal details, and prepare the required exhibits and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn application and owner authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application and applicable owner authorization in front of the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed packet, required materials, and fees to the Village of Worth.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Worth. 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 meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the documents during the session and submit the completed packet to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the owner’s authorization letter too?
- Yes. The form includes a separate subscribed-and-sworn block after the Owner’s Authorization Letter, in addition to the sworn application block.
- Can I complete this form with an online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries under 5 ILCS 312. The Village’s acceptance procedures may vary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What materials go with the application?
- The packet lists a plat of survey, project site plan, legal description, application fee, consulting-fee deposit, and other information the Village determines relevant. It also calls for applicable exhibits.
Other forms in Worth
Application for Development Approval in other Cook County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.