Jo Daviess County, IL · Jo Daviess County
Map Amendment (Rezoning) Information and Application
Property owners and petitioners use this application packet to request a Jo Daviess County zoning map amendment and provide information about the property and proposed use.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jo Daviess County · Jo Daviess County, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- jodaviesscountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
The packet explains the map amendment process and provides forms for requesting a zoning change, consenting to an on-site inspection, and supplying supporting information. It asks for owner and petitioner details, property identification and location, current and requested zoning, and reasons for the change. Applicants must submit a complete package, including a concept plan and evidence of title; an application to rezone AG-1 land also requires a Natural Resource Inventory Report.
Who needs it
Property owners and other petitioners seeking to change a parcel’s zoning in Jo Daviess County should complete and submit the application packet.
How to submit it
Submit the complete package to the Jo Daviess County Planning & Development Department, 1 Commercial Drive, Suite 1, Hanover, IL 61041, or email [email protected]. The required filing fee must accompany the request.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; the packet says land held in trust requires a notarized certification, and includes sworn affidavit forms.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the Map Amendment Information and Application packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, petitioner, current zoning, requested zoning, and proposed-use information, then sign the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the concept plan and evidence of ownership or legal interest; include a Natural Resource Inventory Report if rezoning AG-1 land.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the complete package and required filing fee to the Planning & Development Department using the address or email provided in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Map Amendment application do?
- It lets property owners and petitioners request a zoning map change and provide information about the property, existing zoning, requested zoning, and proposed use.
- Do I need a notary for the Map Amendment application?
- No notary is required for the application itself. The packet says land held in trust requires a notarized certification and also includes sworn affidavit forms.
- How do I submit the Map Amendment application?
- Submit the complete package to the Jo Daviess County Planning & Development Department at 1 Commercial Drive, Suite 1, Hanover, IL 61041, or email [email protected]. Include the required filing fee.
- What supporting materials does the application packet request?
- The packet calls for a concept plan and evidence of ownership or legal interest. It also lists a Natural Resource Inventory Report for applications to rezone land from AG-1.