Benton, IL · Franklin County

No notary required

Application for Special Use

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a special use permit from the City of Benton and describe the proposed use.

What this form is

This application requests a special use permit under the City of Benton zoning ordinance. It asks for applicant and property details, the reason and type of use, and information about site access, parking, utilities, signs, and compatibility with nearby properties. The applicant and property owner sign and date the form; city staff complete the office-use fields.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a special use permit for a property in the area covered by the City of Benton zoning ordinance needs this application.

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 and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner provide signatures, and no notarized attachment or related step is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the City of Benton Application for Special Use PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and property information, explain the requested use, and answer the site and compatibility questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The form does not list any required attachments.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Benton Application for Special Use?
It is an application for a special use permit. It collects applicant and property details, the proposed use, and information about site conditions and compatibility.
Who signs the special use application?
The form includes signature and date lines for both the applicant and the property owner.
Do I need a notary for the Benton special use application?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign, and no notarized attachment or related step is listed.
How do I submit the Benton special use application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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