St. Charles, IL · Kane County
Zoning Variation Application Packet
This packet requests relief from specific St. Charles zoning requirements and is filed by a property owner, lessee, or authorized agent seeking a variation for a property.
- 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
The packet asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a variation from specified zoning requirements, such as setbacks, fence height, lot area or width, or building or lot coverage. Applicants provide property details, explain the requested relief, address the listed approval criteria, and include required attachments, fees, and escrow deposit. The packet also includes a sworn mailing-list certification and a reimbursement agreement; the City schedules a public hearing after it receives a complete application.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, or agent with the owner's written authorization files this packet when seeking an eligible zoning variation for a St. Charles property.
Why it needs a notary
The mailing-list certification has a jurat reading “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the applicant or authorized agent and owner sign the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the zoning variation application packet and review its instructions, required attachments, filing fee, and escrow deposit information.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property and request details, answer each variation criterion, and prepare the required attachments and mailing list.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the sworn mailing-list certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant or authorized agent and owner sign the certification before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet, attachments, fee, and escrow deposit to the City of St. Charles.
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 zoning variation application notarized?
- Complete the packet and mailing-list certification, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant or authorized agent and owner sign the certification during the notary session, which includes a sworn statement.
- Do I need a notary for this application packet?
- The mailing-list certification includes a jurat and requires the applicant or authorized agent and owner to certify the statements under oath before a notary.
- Can I sign the certification with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm the City’s submission requirements before using remote notarization.
- What should I include with the application?
- The packet lists a plat of survey, certified mailing list, $300 filing fee, executed reimbursement agreement and required escrow deposit. Include an owner authorization letter if the applicant is not the property owner; confirm with the city or village if unsure.