St. Charles, IL · Kane County
Zoning Map Amendment Application
This application requests a zoning map amendment for a property and is filed with the City of St. Charles Community Development Division by the applicant or an authorized agent.
- 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
Use this application to request rezoning and provide property, ownership, current and proposed zoning, and planned-improvement information. The City asks applicants to submit required attachments, which may include a site plan, survey, findings of fact, and a notarized list of property owners within 250 feet. City staff reviews the submittal for completeness and applicable requirements before establishing a public hearing date.
Who needs it
A property owner, applicant, or authorized agent seeking a zoning map amendment for property in St. Charles must complete and submit the application with required attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The attached list of property owners within 250 feet has a sworn certification with a jurat; the applicant or owner signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the zoning map amendment application and review its required attachments.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Enter the property, applicant, owner, zoning, and proposed-use information. Prepare the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the sworn property-owner list and any applicable ownership disclosure form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the relevant sworn certification in front of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Community Development Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Charles. 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 property-owner list notarized?
- Complete the list and its sworn certification, then sign the certification before a commissioned online notary. Include the notarized list with the zoning map amendment application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically requires the list of property owners within 250 feet to be signed and notarized. Its ownership disclosure forms also contain sworn statements with notary blocks when applicable.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Check that your notarial act meets the form’s requirements.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists attachments such as proof of ownership, a legal description, survey, site plan, findings of fact, and a notarized list of property owners within 250 feet. Contact the Community Development Division about your specific submittal, and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Zoning Map Amendment Application in other Kane County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.