Highland Park, IL · Lake County
Authorization to Enter and Traverse Land
This agreement lets a property owner authorize City representatives to enter land for research related to requested zoning relief or other matters.
What this form is
The agreement lets the property owner authorize City representatives to enter the subject property to research requested zoning relief, such as a variation, special use, or planned unit development. It also covers access across adjacent property owned or controlled by the owner. The owner identifies the property, warns of hazards or items needing protection, and signs; the authorization expires when the City takes final action on the requested relief.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking zoning relief should complete this agreement to authorize City representatives to access the subject property for research.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and City representative sign, and the owner dates the authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Authorization to Enter and Traverse Land for Highland Park.
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Complete The Agreement
Enter the authorization date, owner information, property address, and any requested details; the owner should sign and date it.
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Review Property Hazards
Tell City representatives about items on the subject property that require protection or may cause injury.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Authorization to Enter and Traverse Land?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner dates and signs the authorization, and a City representative also signs.
- How do I submit the Authorization to Enter and Traverse Land?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What access does this agreement authorize?
- It authorizes City representatives to enter the subject property for zoning relief research and to cross adjacent property owned or controlled by the owner to reach it.
Need something notarized?
This Authorization to Enter and Traverse Land doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.