Carbondale, IL · Jackson County
Application for Site Plan Approval
Property owners and project representatives use this application to request Carbondale site plan review before certain developments or expansions.
What this form is
Carbondale requires site plan approval before construction or expansion of commercial development, residential development of more than two units, or a parking lot with more than four spaces. The application records project and property details, identifies the applicant and professionals involved, and includes an engineer’s drainage certification. The initial submission calls for a completed application, a $25 fee, eight copies of the official site plan, and engineering certification of the drainage design.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, or other representatives seeking approval for a covered development submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, a $25 check payable to the City of Carbondale, eight official site plan copies, and engineering certification of the drainage design to Planning & Development Management, 200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the engineer signs and dates the drainage certification and provides a professional seal, but no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Site Plan Approval PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, property, development, and professional information, then sign the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a $25 check payable to the city, eight copies of the official site plan, and engineering certification of the drainage design.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to Planning & Development Management at 200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Site Plan Approval Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The engineer signs and dates the drainage certification and provides a professional seal; no notarized attachment is specified.
- Who needs to submit this application?
- Applicants seeking site plan approval before construction or expansion of commercial development, residential development of more than two units, or a parking lot with more than four spaces submit it.
- What must I include with the application?
- The initial submission calls for the completed application, a $25 check payable to the City of Carbondale, eight copies of the official site plan, and engineering certification of the drainage design.
- How do I submit the Site Plan Approval Application?
- Submit the application and required materials to Planning & Development Management, 200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901.