Bradley, IL · Kankakee County
Planning and Zoning Application Packet
This packet lets property owners and applicants request planning or zoning review, including zoning changes, special uses, variances, development plans, and subdivisions.
- 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 collects applicant, owner, and site information, identifies the requested planning or zoning action, and explains applicable fees and submittal requirements. Bradley requires completed applications, supporting documents, and fees to be submitted to the Community Development Department; some requests also require a public hearing, notice, or an authorized-agent affidavit. The packet includes notarized forms for agent authorization and public-hearing notice compliance.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a listed planning or zoning review in Bradley need this packet, with an owner affidavit if an authorized agent applies.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download Bradley’s planning and zoning application packet and review the instructions for your requested action.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, owner, and site details, select the requested action, and gather the required supporting documents and fees.
- 3
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the applicable affidavit during the remote notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet, supporting documents, and fees to the Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bradley. 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
- Which parts of the packet need notarization?
- The packet includes a jurat for the authorized-agent affidavit, to be sworn by the property owner, and a jurat for the notice-compliance affidavit, to be sworn by the affiant.
- How do I submit the completed planning and zoning packet?
- Submit the application, supporting documents, and fees to Bradley’s Community Development Department. The packet notes that an application will not be placed on the commission agenda until fees are paid.
- Do I need to provide notice for my application?
- Some requests involve a public hearing and require notice. The packet assigns applicants responsibility for required neighbor notices and property signage; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I sign the affidavits with a remote notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance with the department if unsure.