Paxton, IL · Ford County
Planning Commission Zoning Change Application
This eight-page application packet lets a property owner or petitioner request a zoning change from the City of Paxton and includes sworn statements that must be notarized.
- 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 packet combines a zoning-change petition, notice of a Planning Commission meeting, proof of mailing, a recommendation, and a proposed ordinance. Paxton’s instructions say to file the original application and a $50 fee at City Hall for each kind of application, mail copies to listed recipients, and provide proof of publication at the hearing. Complete the petition and mailing certification, arrange notarization, and submit the required materials as directed.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner seeking a zoning change in Paxton should use this packet and follow its filing, mailing, publication, and hearing instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The proof-of-mailing certification and zoning petition each contain a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant or petitioner signs the applicable statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Paxton’s zoning-change application packet and review its instructions and required materials.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the petition, property details, mailing certification, and other applicable sections using the packet’s instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn petition and proof-of-mailing statement, as applicable.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign each applicable statement when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the application, fee, and required copies with the City of Paxton, and bring publication proof to the hearing as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paxton. 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
- Which parts of the zoning-change packet need notarization?
- The packet includes a subscribed-and-sworn statement for proof of mailing and a separate subscribed-and-sworn statement in the zoning petition. The signer should appear before the notary for each applicable statement.
- How do I submit the completed zoning-change application?
- Follow the packet’s instructions: file the original application and $50 fee at City Hall for each kind of application, mail copies to the listed recipients, and bring proof of publication to the hearing.
- Do I need to sign the petition before the notary?
- Yes. The petition includes a statement that the application’s contents are true, followed by a subscribed-and-sworn block. Sign that statement before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law permits electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts performed by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.