Kane County, IL · Kane County
Zoning Application
Property owners or authorized agents submit this application to request a zoning map amendment, special use permit, or variance in unincorporated Kane County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Kane County · Kane County, Kane County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- kanecountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The application requests zoning changes or approvals, including map amendments, special use permits, and variances. It asks for property and project details, petition type, contact information, and owner authorization; applicants must also provide applicable supporting documents. A pre-application meeting is part of the review process, and the application must be submitted at least 45 days before the desired Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a zoning amendment, special use permit, or variance for property in unincorporated Kane County need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the required documents digitally by email to [email protected] or [email protected], or on a USB drive to the Zoning Division at 719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134, Building A, 4th Floor. Applications with more than 15 documents also require a paper submittal.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the property is held in trust, a notarized certification signed by the trust officer must accompany the petition.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Application PDF and review its instructions and required submittal documents.
- 2
Complete the Application
Select the applicable petition type and provide the property, project, owner, and applicant information.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare the applicable supporting documents listed in the application, including required notices and reports.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the digital documents by email or USB drive to the Zoning Division; include a paper submittal if there are more than 15 documents.
Frequently asked questions
- What zoning requests does this application cover?
- The application covers map amendments (rezoning), special use permits, and variances. Select all applicable petition types and provide the requested project and property information.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the property is held in trust, a notarized certification signed by the trust officer must accompany the petition.
- How do I submit the Zoning Application?
- Send the required documents digitally by email or USB drive to the Zoning Division. Applications with more than 15 documents also require a paper submittal at the address listed in the application.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Required materials depend on the petition. The application lists items such as an applicable standards worksheet, project narrative, site plan, proof of ownership, legal description, notice certification, and reports.