Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County
Request for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
This application asks the City of Galena to consider a zoning ordinance amendment and is filed by an applicant whose proposal would affect land or property uses.
- 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
Applicants use this form to request a change to the zoning ordinance and describe the land or property uses affected. It asks for a general and word-for-word description of the proposed amendment, along with the reasons for seeking it in terms of public need, health, safety, or general welfare. The City uses the remaining fields to record filing, fee, hearing, notice, and zoning board action details.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning ordinance amendment affecting land or property uses submits this request to the City of Galena for consideration.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notary signature and commission-expiration block; the applicant signs and dates the application in front of the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Request for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance from the City of Galena.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant details, affected land or property uses, the proposed amendment, and the reasons for seeking it.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and date the application in front of the notary during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized request 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 zoning amendment request notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the form in front of the notary during the video appointment, and submit the completed request to the City of Galena.
- Do I need to describe the proposed amendment word for word?
- Yes. The form asks for both a general description and a specific, word-for-word description of the proposed amendment. It allows additional pages if needed.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Under 5 ILCS 312, Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its commissioned notaries. Illinois also recognizes notarial acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What happens after I file the request?
- The office-use section records filing and fee details, hearing dates, published notice information, and the zoning board’s action on the amendment request.