Westmont, IL · DuPage County
Application for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from the Village of Westmont and explain why the requested exception is justified.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from a zoning ordinance standard when unique property conditions may prevent strict compliance. It asks for the proposed work, the specific variation and ordinance sections involved, and written evidence addressing each of eight review standards; required materials include a survey, site plan, proof of site control, and a fee check.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance in Westmont must submit this application and written evidence addressing the applicable variance standards.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it requires original application signatures, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete the Application
Describe the proposed work and requested variation, identify the zoning ordinance sections, and provide written evidence for each variance standard.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the cover letter, survey, site plan, proof of site control, fee check, and any additional documents required for your request.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the signed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application requires original signatures but does not require a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- What information does the variance application ask for?
- It asks for the proposed work, the specific variation and zoning ordinance sections requested, and written evidence addressing each of the eight variance standards.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for a cover letter, a plat of survey, a scaled proposed site plan, proof of ownership or site control, applicable fee payment, and any additional requested documents.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- The document does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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