Manteno, IL · Kankakee County
Sign Variance Application
This petition requests permission to deviate from Manteno’s sign regulations and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking a sign variance.
- 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 application asks for property, zoning, sign-request, and hardship details, along with a site plan and renderings of proposed signage. The Village requires the completed petition, applicable $200 fee, and supporting materials at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting. Applicants must also notify property owners within 150 feet by certified mail and provide return receipts before the public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a sign variance from Manteno’s zoning rules must file this petition with the requested supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Sign Variance Application and instructions from the Village of Manteno.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, zoning, and variance details, and gather the required site plan and sign renderings.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn verification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, take the oath, and sign the verification as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
File the completed petition, fee, supporting materials, and required property-owner notices with the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manteno. 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 submit a sign variance application?
- Complete the petition and provide a site plan, sign renderings, and the $200 fee. Submit it to Village Hall at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need to notify nearby property owners?
- Yes. The instructions require notice by certified mail to property owners within 150 feet at least five days before the hearing, with return receipt cards furnished to the Village Clerk’s office.
- Which part of the application must be notarized?
- The applicant’s verification states under oath that the information is true and correct. The notary block records the applicant’s appearance and oath; the applicant signs before the notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries, and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed. A commissioned online notary can explain the remote process; confirm with the city or village if unsure.