Newton, IL · Jasper County
Request for Zoning Amendment
Property owners, contract purchasers, lessees, and other applicants use this application to request a change to Newton’s zoning map or zoning code text.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning map change or an amendment to the zoning code text. The form says an application must be completed and a public hearing held; a rezoning request must include a site plan, and applicants must provide the requested information before a hearing is scheduled. It asks for applicant and property details, the reason for the request, adjacent property owners, and signed certifications.
Who needs it
A property owner, contract purchaser, lessee, or other applicant seeking a change to Newton’s zoning map or zoning code text needs this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Office of the Zoning Administrator, and lists City of Newton, 108 N. Van Buren Street, Newton, IL 62448. It says applicants may visit the Office of the Zoning Administrator for assistance.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the statements are true and accurate, and a site plan must accompany a property rezoning request.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the zoning amendment request application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested map or text amendment, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
For a property rezoning request, attach a site plan showing the information listed on the form.
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Submit To The City
The form identifies the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Office of the Zoning Administrator, and lists the City of Newton address.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the zoning amendment application request?
- It requests a change to the zoning map or zoning code text and collects applicant, property, proposed change, and adjacent property owner information.
- What should I attach to a property rezoning request?
- Attach a site plan showing the information listed in the application. The form also allows additional sheets for requested details.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning amendment application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary. A site plan must accompany a property rezoning request.
- How do I submit the zoning amendment application?
- The form identifies the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Office of the Zoning Administrator. It lists City of Newton, 108 N. Van Buren Street, Newton, IL 62448.