Kane County, IL · Kane County

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Zoning Application

Kane County’s Zoning Application starts a zoning petition for applicants seeking rezoning, a special use, or a variation for a property.

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City of Kane County · Kane County, Kane County, Illinois
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
kanecountyil.gov
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What this form is

Applicants use this application to begin a Kane County zoning petition. A complete petition must include the documents required for its petition type, such as an applicable standards worksheet, proof of ownership or legal control, and a plat of survey; some requests require additional materials. The county says it must receive the application fee before processing, and applicants pay after staff sends fee information.

Who needs it

Property owners or people with legal control of a property need this application to submit a zoning petition to Kane County.

How to submit it

Submit required documents digitally by email to Keith Berkhout or Natalie Zine, or on a USB drive; more than 15 documents also require paper copies. Mail USB drives or paper submissions to the Zoning Division address on the form.

About notarization

No notary is required for this application; the listed submittal documents include no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Kane County Zoning Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Complete the application for the zoning petition you plan to submit.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the required petition documents, such as the applicable worksheet and proof of ownership or legal control.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Email the digital submission or use a USB drive; more than 15 documents also require paper copies.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Kane County Zoning Application?
No. This application does not require a notary, and the listed submittal documents include no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Kane County Zoning Application?
Email the required digital documents to Keith Berkhout or Natalie Zine, or submit them on a USB drive. More than 15 documents also require a paper submittal.
What documents are required with a zoning petition?
Requirements depend on the petition type. The form lists items including an applicable standards worksheet, proof of ownership or legal control, a plat of survey, and a legal description.
When do I pay the zoning application fee?
The county says staff will email the applicant or primary contact with fee information after receiving a formal application submittal. Payment is made online, and the receipt must be emailed to staff.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.