Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County
Request for Special Use Permit
This five-page application asks property applicants to describe a proposed special use, provide supporting site information, and certify their statements for review by the City of Galena.
- 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 application gathers details about the applicant, property, current and proposed uses, zoning, and the reasons a special use is requested. Applicants provide written explanations, supporting photographs and plans when applicable, and information about surrounding properties. The form includes a certification and signature section, and the city uses the application as part of its zoning review and public hearing process.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a special use permit in Galena should complete this form and provide the requested property details, explanations, and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary signature and commission-expiration block, but no labeled jurat or acknowledgment; the applicant and property owner sign the certification section before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Galena Request for Special Use Permit form.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, explain the proposed use, and gather the requested supporting information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the certification signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and property owner sign the certification section during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit 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 get this special use permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and property owner can sign the certification section during the video appointment.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents to the online notary session?
- The form requests photographs, a property-location map, plans when applicable, and details about nearby land uses and property owners. Have any completed materials available while preparing your application.
- Does the form specify a jurat or acknowledgment?
- No. It provides a notary signature and commission-expiration block but does not label the notarial act as a jurat or acknowledgment. Confirm the required notarial act with the city if unsure.
- Can this form be notarized remotely?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm the city's acceptance of remote notarization if unsure.
Request for Special Use Permit in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.