Manteno, IL · Kankakee County
Variance Application Petition
This eight-page petition asks the Planning Commission to consider a zoning variance and is filed by the applicant, with the property owner’s signature required when the applicant is not the owner.
- 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 petition to request relief from a section of the Village of Manteno Zoning Ordinance. The application asks for property details, the requested variance, nearby property-owner information, and explanations addressing the listed standards. The instructions require a completed application, a scaled site plan, and a $400 non-refundable fee; submit it to Village Hall at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variance from Manteno zoning requirements must file the petition, and the property owner must sign if someone else is applying.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Village of Manteno variance application and review its instructions and public-hearing information.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested property, applicant, owner, and variance details, and prepare the required scaled site plan.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the petition’s oath and signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and take the oath before a commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application, site plan, and $400 fee to Village Hall at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting.
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 Manteno variance application?
- Complete the petition, provide a scaled site plan, and pay the $400 non-refundable fee. The instructions say to submit the application to Village Hall at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need the property owner’s signature?
- Yes, if the applicant is not the property owner, the instructions say the owner must sign the petition. The form also provides an owner signature line.
- What does the notary verify on this petition?
- The jurat says the applicant appeared before the notary and, under oath, stated that the matters in the petition are true. The applicant signs, and a separate owner signature is provided if applicable.
- Can I sign this petition with a remote online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and 765 ILCS 30 recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Variance Application Petition in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.