What does the Land Disturbance Permit application ask for?

It asks for property and applicant information, details about the proposed work and schedule, tree disturbance and removal information, erosion-control methods, and a site plan attachment.

What must be included with the application?

Attach a site plan identifying present elevations, soil types, natural vegetation, topography at two-foot contour intervals, adjoining and abutting streets and public utilities, existing structures, and the land’s final configuration.

Do I need a notary for the Land Disturbance Permit application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application, and the property owner also signs and dates it if different from the applicant. No notarized or sworn attachment is listed.

Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County

No notary required

Land Disturbance Permit

Property owners or applicants use this application to request City of Galena review of proposed land-disturbance work and provide details about the site and work.

What this form is

The application requests information about the property, proposed work, work schedule, tree disturbance and removal, and erosion-control methods. It asks the applicant to attach a site plan showing specified site features, including elevations, soil types, vegetation, topography, streets, utilities, structures, and the land’s final configuration. The Zoning Administrator reviews the application for compliance with the standards listed in Section 5.10.7 of the Galena Zoning Ordinance.

Who needs it

An applicant proposing land-disturbance work in Galena should complete this application and provide the requested site plan for Zoning Administrator review.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by the applicant and, when different, the property owner; no notary or sworn attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Land Disturbance Permit PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property information, describe the work and schedule, and provide the requested tree and erosion-control details.
3
Gather The Site Plan
Attach a site plan showing the features listed on the application, including elevations, soil types, vegetation, topography, streets, utilities, structures, and final land configuration.
4
Sign And Submit
The applicant signs and dates the application; the property owner also signs if different. Submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Land Disturbance Permit application ask for?: It asks for property and applicant information, details about the proposed work and schedule, tree disturbance and removal information, erosion-control methods, and a site plan attachment.
What must be included with the application?: Attach a site plan identifying present elevations, soil types, natural vegetation, topography at two-foot contour intervals, adjoining and abutting streets and public utilities, existing structures, and the land’s final configuration.
Do I need a notary for the Land Disturbance Permit application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application, and the property owner also signs and dates it if different from the applicant. No notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How do I submit the Land Disturbance Permit application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Land Disturbance Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.