How do I submit the Wind Energy Conversion Systems Special Use Permit Application?

Submit it to the Jo Daviess County Planning & Development Department at 1 Commercial Drive, Suite 1, Hanover, IL 61041. The form also lists plan@jodaviesscountyil.gov.

What materials accompany the application?

The instructions call for a concept plan and evidence of title. They also request photos or a site plan if appropriate, and the required filing fee must accompany the request.

What happens after the application is filed?

The application typically goes to a Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing for findings and a recommendation, followed by a final decision by the County Board.

Jo Daviess County, IL · Jo Daviess County

No notary required

Wind Energy Conversion Systems Special Use Permit Application

Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a special use permit for a wind energy conversion system in Jo Daviess County.

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: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests a special use permit for a wind energy conversion system and asks for applicant and property details, the proposed use, system height, and possible effects on surrounding properties. Applicants must provide a concept plan and the listed supporting materials, including evidence of title. The county reviews the application through a Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing and a final County Board decision.

Who needs it

Property owners, contract purchasers, or other petitioners seeking a special use permit for a wind energy conversion system should complete the application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Jo Daviess County Planning & Development Department, 1 Commercial Drive, Suite 1, Hanover, IL 61041. The form lists [email protected] and says the required filing fee must accompany the request.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; if the property is held in a trust, the instructions require a separate notarized certification signed by the Trust Officer.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Wind Energy Conversion Systems Special Use Permit Application packet.
2
Complete the Application
Type or print legibly, provide the requested applicant and property information, and have the required owner or petitioner sign.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the required concept plan and evidence of title; include photos or a site plan if appropriate.
4
Submit to the County
Send the completed materials and required filing fee to the Planning & Development Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Wind Energy Conversion Systems Special Use Permit Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. If the property is held in a trust, the instructions require a separate notarized certification signed by the Trust Officer.
How do I submit the Wind Energy Conversion Systems Special Use Permit Application?: Submit it to the Jo Daviess County Planning & Development Department at 1 Commercial Drive, Suite 1, Hanover, IL 61041. The form also lists [email protected].
What materials accompany the application?: The instructions call for a concept plan and evidence of title. They also request photos or a site plan if appropriate, and the required filing fee must accompany the request.
What happens after the application is filed?: The application typically goes to a Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing for findings and a recommendation, followed by a final decision by the County Board.

Need something notarized?

This Wind Energy Conversion Systems Special Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.