Montgomery, IL · Kane County

No notary required

Zoning Variation Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variation from the Village of Montgomery.

What this form is

The application requests a zoning adjustment when a property’s uncommon conditions create hardship under the zoning requirements. Applicants provide property and ownership details, describe the requested variation and hardship, and explain how the request meets the listed standards. The packet calls for a survey, legal description, supporting letters, a signed deposit agreement, and fees; it also outlines public notice and hearing steps.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a zoning variation from the Village of Montgomery should submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department. The packet lists an application fee and developer deposit; it gives the Village Hall address as 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

About notarization

The application is signed and dated without a notary; the separate Affidavit of Notification is sworn before someone, as stated on that affidavit.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Village of Montgomery Zoning Variation Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variation, and answer the questions about hardship and zoning requirements.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the survey, legal description, supporting letters, signed deposit agreement, application fee, and developer deposit listed in the checklist.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the application and materials to the Community Development Department; follow the packet’s separate public-notice and affidavit instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variation Application?
No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it. The separate Affidavit of Notification is sworn before someone, as stated on that affidavit.
How do I submit the Zoning Variation Application?
Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department. The packet lists the Village Hall address as 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.
What materials go with the application?
The checklist calls for a survey, legal description, letter explaining the request, letter of ownership, signed deposit agreement, application fee, and developer deposit.
What happens after the application is accepted?
The packet says the request is scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing, followed by Village Board review and a decision.

Need something notarized?

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