Wilmington, IL · Greene County
Variance Application Supplement
This supplement collects the reasons and supporting facts for a variance request, and is completed by the applicant seeking a change from zoning requirements for a property.
- 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 supplement asks the applicant to explain the requested variance, its effects on land use, nearby property values, public welfare, and the locality, and why strict enforcement would create hardship. It also includes questions for the Planning and Zoning Commission and a choice about who will complete required written notices. The city uses this information to review the request and prepare for the public hearing under Chapter 150.12 of the Wilmington Code of Ordinances.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variance from zoning requirements for a property in Wilmington completes this supplement with the requested explanations and supporting information.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Supplement
Get the Variance Application Supplement from the City of Wilmington.
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Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property details, explain the variance request, respond to the findings, and indicate who will handle written notices.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary and have identification ready for the remote session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant line and take the oath before the notary during the video session.
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Submit to the City
Send the notarized supplement and any additional sheets to the City of Wilmington as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wilmington. 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
- How do I complete the variance application supplement?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, explain the requested variance and its effects, answer the findings questions, and choose who will complete written notices. Sign the applicant line before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the applicant subscribed and swore to the document before a notary, so sign and take the oath during the notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm acceptance with the city or village if unsure.
- What county should appear in the notary section?
- The form’s printed venue says “County of Will,” although the request details identify Wilmington, Greene County. Check the correct venue with the city or village if unsure.