Farmer City, IL · DeWitt County
Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variation from Farmer City for a specific property.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance from zoning regulations for a property in Farmer City. The city reviews the request through the Planning Commission/Zoning Board and City Council; the application asks about the property, requested variation, hardship, and effects on nearby properties. It also requests information about owners within 250 feet and a plot plan.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variation in Farmer City should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and filing fee to the City Manager at 105 S. Main Street, Farmer City, IL 61842. The document says applicants must also pay the cost of publishing the hearing notice directly to the newspaper before the hearing.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true, correct, and complete, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF for Farmer City.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested applicant, property, zoning, and variance details, and answer applicable questions.
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Prepare The Plot Plan
Complete the plot plan with the dimensions, structures, utilities, accessways, and other information requested.
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Gather Property Owner Information
List the names and addresses of property owners within 250 feet and sign and date the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and filing fee to the City Manager at 105 S. Main Street, Farmer City, IL 61842.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application provides signature and date lines and does not require a notary. The signer certifies that the information is true, correct, and complete.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit the completed application and filing fee to the City Manager at 105 S. Main Street, Farmer City, IL 61842. The hearing notice publication cost is paid directly to the newspaper.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and owner details, property and zoning information, the requested variation and supporting reasons, nearby property owners within 250 feet, and a plot plan.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The Planning Commission/Zoning Board reviews the application and holds a public hearing, then sends a recommendation to the City Council for its decision.