Galesburg, IL · Knox County

No notary required

Zoning Map Amendment Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a zoning map amendment from the City of Galesburg.

What this form is

This application starts a request to change the zoning map for a property in Galesburg. The city requires a completed application, required attachments, and a $150 non-refundable filing fee for review; the process includes a public hearing. It asks for petitioner and interested-party contact details, site and property information, current and proposed zoning, and the reason for the request.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a zoning map amendment in Galesburg should submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application, required attachments, and $150 non-refundable filing fee to the Director of Community Development. Make checks payable to City of Galesburg.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; if an owner is not the applicant or primary contact, the owner must sign an authorization for the agent.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Map Amendment Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide petitioner and interested-party contacts, site details, zoning information, and the reason for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include the required attachments, authorized owner signature when applicable, and the $150 non-refundable filing fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and required items to the Director of Community Development; make checks payable to City of Galesburg.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Map Amendment Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If an owner is not the applicant or primary contact, the owner must sign an authorization for the agent.
How do I submit the Zoning Map Amendment Application?
Submit the completed application, required attachments, and $150 non-refundable filing fee to the Director of Community Development. Make checks payable to City of Galesburg.
What information does the application request?
It asks for petitioner and interested-party contact details, site and property information, current and proposed zoning, and the reason for the request.
Are attachments required with the application?
The application requires any necessary attachments for a complete submittal. Site plans, building layouts, and elevations are optional but recommended.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Map Amendment Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.