Canton, IL · Fulton County
Rezoning or Annexation Application
Canton property owners or petitioners use this application to request rezoning, annexation, or preliminary plat approval from the city.
What this form is
This application is for a request involving rezoning, annexation, or another listed land-use matter, such as preliminary plat approval. It asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested zoning, existing and proposed uses, adjacent property owners, construction dates, and a property sketch. Annexation petitions must include a plat of the area; petitioners are also responsible for filing and paying for the hearing notice publication.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking rezoning, annexation, or another listed land-use approval for property in Canton should complete this application.
How to submit it
Notify the Planning & Zoning Office at 309-649-5338 before preparing paperwork. File the completed application with the City Clerk’s office; the petitioner must also file the hearing notice with the Daily Ledger and pay for its advertisement.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the instructions call for a sketch and, for annexation, a plat, but do not say either must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Canton Rezoning or Annexation Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide petitioner and property details, zoning information, proposed use, adjacent owners, and construction dates.
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Gather the Attachments
Prepare a property sketch; include a plat of the area for an annexation petition.
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Submit to the City
File the completed application with the City Clerk’s office. The petitioner must also file and pay for the hearing notice publication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Canton Rezoning or Annexation Application for?
- It lets a petitioner request rezoning, annexation, or another listed land-use matter and provide details about the property and proposed use.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a sketch of the property and buildings. For an annexation petition, the instructions also require a plat of the area.
- Do I need a notary for the Canton Rezoning or Annexation Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The instructions call for a sketch and, for annexation, a plat, but do not say either must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Canton rezoning or annexation application?
- Notify the Planning & Zoning Office at 309-649-5338 before preparing paperwork, then file the completed application with the City Clerk’s office. The petitioner must file and pay for the hearing notice publication.