Geneva, IL · Kane County
Special Use Permit Application
This packet is for applicants seeking a special use permit for property in Geneva and includes the application, supporting materials, and an affidavit of accuracy for the nearby property-owner address list.
- 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
Geneva’s packet collects the application and supporting information for a special use permit request, including property details, plans, and a statement addressing the city’s special-use standards. The city requires all listed items to be submitted together and says staff review will not begin until the submission is complete. Exhibit D is an affidavit confirming the accuracy of the property-owner address list for properties within 500 feet of the subject property.
Who needs it
Applicants requesting a special use permit in Geneva need this packet and must arrange for the person who created the nearby property-owner address list to complete Exhibit D.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download Geneva’s Special Use Permit Application packet and review the application requirements and exhibits.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and prepare the required supporting documents, including the property-owner address list and Exhibit D.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Affidavit of Accuracy.
- 4
Sign on Video
The person who created the property-owner address list signs and swears to Exhibit D during the video session.
- 5
Submit the Packet
Submit the notarized affidavit and all other required materials together to the City of Geneva.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Geneva. 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 the affidavit of accuracy notarized?
- Complete the affidavit in Exhibit D, then sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary during a live video session. Submit the notarized affidavit with the complete packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire special use permit application?
- The packet identifies Exhibit D, the Affidavit of Accuracy, as the sworn document with a notary block. The form requires the person who created the property-owner address list to sign it.
- Can I notarize Exhibit D remotely?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm acceptance of remote notarization with the city if unsure.
- What should I submit with this application?
- The packet lists the application, affidavit, property-owner notification materials, plans, and other supporting items. It says all required items must be submitted together before staff review begins; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Other forms in Geneva
Special Use Permit Application in other Illinois cities
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