Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County
Application for Planned Development
This application requests planned-development review for a property in Galena and is completed by the applicant, with property-owner information included when the owner differs.
- 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 form collects the applicant and property owner names, property address, current and proposed uses, and whether the property is within a historic district. Applicants must provide plats, site plans, and other pertinent information required by the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Administrator, plus names and addresses of surrounding property owners within the specified distance. The city uses the remaining fields to record filing, fees, hearing, notice, and City Council action.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking planned-development review for property in Galena should complete this form and provide the requested property details and supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no stated jurat or acknowledgment wording; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and a notary signs and records the commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the City of Galena Application for Planned Development.
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Fill In the Application
Provide applicant and property details, current and proposed uses, and historic-district status; gather the requested plats, plans, and nearby-owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the applicant certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Galena.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Galena. 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 planned-development application?
- Enter applicant and property-owner details, property address, current and proposed uses, and historic-district status. Add the required plats, site plans, and nearby property-owner information, then sign before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to provide supporting documents?
- Yes. The form asks applicants to provide plats, site plans, and other pertinent information required by the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Administrator.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is for City of Galena use and includes fields for filing date, fees, hearing, notice, and City Council action. Confirm submission instructions with the city if unsure.
Application for Planned Development in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.