Highland Park, IL · Lake County
Special Exception Application
This application requests a zoning special exception, generally involving required off-street parking, and is filed by a property owner or authorized petitioner seeking relief for property in Highland Park.
- 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 packet to request a special exception to Highland Park zoning requirements for off-street parking. It collects property, applicant, and project information and includes supporting materials, such as an Affidavit of Title and a Certificate of Compliance for pending land use relief disclosures. The city requires notarized signatures and a complete application with required materials; incomplete applications will not be placed on an agenda.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized petitioners seeking a special exception to Highland Park’s off-street parking zoning requirements should complete and file this application packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Special Exception Application packet and review its checklist and supplemental forms.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the property, applicant, and requested-relief information, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable jurat documents during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials through Highland Park’s application portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highland Park. 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 get the application notarized online?
- Complete the form and leave signature fields blank until your appointment. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the required jurats during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize every signature in the packet?
- The application checklist says notarized signatures of all owners and petitioners are mandatory. The packet also includes jurats for the Affidavit of Title and Certificate of Compliance; check which documents apply to your filing.
- Can I submit the application online after notarization?
- The checklist directs applicants to submit the completed application and required materials through the city’s application portal. Confirm the current submission requirements with the Planning Division.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under the Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.