Galesburg, IL · Knox County
Subdivision Plat Application
Property owners, agents, and other authorized applicants use this application to request review of a minor, preliminary, or final subdivision plat in Galesburg.
What this form is
The application is for requesting city review of a minor, preliminary, or final subdivision plat. The document outlines the review process and says an application, plat copy, and applicable deed restrictions must be submitted; filing fees vary by plat type. It asks for subdivision and petitioner details, other interested parties, proof of ownership, and signatures affirming the information and agreement to pay applicable fees.
Who needs it
A property owner, agent, or other person with control of land in or near the city who seeks to subdivide it needs this application.
How to submit it
Contact the Community Development Department to discuss the request and obtain an application form, then submit the completed application and required plat and ownership materials to the department. The document lists a $150 fee for minor and final plats and $15 per lot, with a $150 minimum, for preliminary plats.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document says the owner’s certificate or acknowledgment on the plat involves a notary public.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Subdivision Plat Application PDF.
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Contact The Department
Contact the Community Development Department to discuss the request and obtain an application form.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the subdivision, petitioner, and interested-party information, provide proof of ownership, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the applicable PDF copy of the plat and any deed restrictions that are too lengthy to show on the plat.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department with the applicable filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Subdivision Plat Application used for?
- It is used to request city review of a minor, preliminary, or final subdivision plat. It asks for petitioner and interested-party details, proof of ownership, and signatures.
- Who can submit a subdivision request?
- The document says a request may be initiated by an owner, agent, or person having control of land within the city or within one and one-half miles of its corporate limits.
- How do I submit the Subdivision Plat Application?
- Contact the Community Development Department to discuss the request and obtain an application form. Submit the completed application with the applicable plat copy and ownership materials; the document lists filing fees by plat type.
- Do I need a notary for the Subdivision Plat Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. The document separately says the owner’s certificate or acknowledgment on the plat involves a notary public.
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This Subdivision Plat Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.