Deerfield, IL · Lake County
Board of Zoning Appeals Petition
Property owners or authorized applicants use this petition to request a zoning variation, modification, appeal, or other matter from Deerfield’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
The petition asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a zoning variation or modification, an appeal from an official decision, an extension of a temporary occupancy permit, or another specified matter. The Village requires a completed petition, the appropriate fee, and two sets of required documents before a public hearing will be scheduled. It collects applicant and property-owner details, the nature of the request, and supporting materials.
Who needs it
A property owner or person with a proprietary interest who seeks a zoning variation, modification, appeal, or other Board of Zoning Appeals action needs this petition.
How to submit it
Submit the completed petition, appropriate fee, and two sets of required documents to the Office of the Director of Community Development, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and any required owner authorization or trust direction is submitted as a letter.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals Petition PDF.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the applicant and property-owner information, identify the request, and provide the requested details.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare two sets of required documents, any applicable authorization or direction letter, and the appropriate fee.
- 4
Submit to Community Development
Deliver the petition and required materials to the Office of the Director of Community Development, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Board of Zoning Appeals Petition for?
- It lets an applicant request a zoning variation or modification, appeal an official decision, seek an extension of a temporary occupancy permit, or specify another matter for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- What documents must accompany the petition?
- The form lists a request letter, legal description, spotted survey, site plan, proof of ownership, and other applicable materials. It also requires two sets of required documents and any necessary owner authorization or trust direction letter.
- How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals Petition?
- Submit the completed petition, appropriate fee, and two sets of required documents to the Office of the Director of Community Development at 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals Petition?
- No. This petition is signed without a notary. If the property owner is not the applicant, include the required authorization letter; a trust or bank owner must provide a letter of direction.
Need something notarized?
This Board of Zoning Appeals Petition doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.