Galva, IL · Henry County
Application For Variance
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a variance from Galva’s Zoning Ordinance.
What this form is
The application requests information about the property, the applicant and owner, and the precise variance sought, along with explanations addressing the stated reasons for the request. Applicants must submit eight copies of a site plan drawing; the Zoning Board of Appeals may also require a plat of survey before proceeding with a public hearing. The form lists fees of $60 for single-family variance requests and $110 for all other variances.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a zoning variance in Galva should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Galva at 311 N. W. 4th Avenue, Galva, IL 61434, with eight copies of the site plan drawing. The form lists a nonrefundable fee of $60 for single-family variance requests or $110 for all other variances.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application For Variance PDF for Galva.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, and property details, then explain the requested variance and answer the listed questions.
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Prepare the Site Plan
Include eight copies of a site plan drawing with the information specified on the application.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application, site plan copies, and applicable fee to the City of Galva at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application For Variance?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application For Variance?
- Submit it to the City of Galva at 311 N. W. 4th Avenue, Galva, IL 61434, with eight copies of the required site plan drawing and the applicable fee.
- What must accompany the variance application?
- The form requires eight copies of a site plan drawing. The Zoning Board of Appeals may also require a plat of survey before proceeding with a public hearing.
- What fee does the application list?
- The form lists a nonrefundable fee of $60 for single-family variance requests and $110 for all other variances.