Island Lake, IL · Lake County
Planning and Zoning Petition: Variance
Island Lake property owners submit this petition to request a zoning variance and ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider the requested relief.
What this form is
Use this petition to request relief from a Village zoning requirement when a particular application of the code creates practical difficulty or hardship. It asks for property, ownership, applicant, consultant, and adjoining taxpayer information, along with explanations addressing the variance standards. The application includes affidavits and a survey requirement; the Village says to file it no later than 30 days before the requested hearing date.
Who needs it
Property owners or their petitioners seeking a zoning variance from the Village of Island Lake use this petition and its required supporting documents.
How to submit it
The form says to submit two copies of all documents and pay the $1,000 filing fee with the application. 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 Affidavit of Posting includes a certification under penalties of perjury, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Island Lake variance petition PDF.
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Complete The Forms
Fill in the owner, applicant, property, variance, and adjoining taxpayer information, and provide explanations requested in the petition.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare the listed affidavits, a plat of survey with a certified surveyor stamp, and any supplemental documents requested by the Village.
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Submit To The Village
Submit two copies of all documents with the $1,000 filing fee; file no later than 30 days before the requested hearing date.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Island Lake variance petition for?
- It requests relief from a Village zoning requirement and provides information for the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the variance request.
- What documents go with the variance petition?
- The form lists ownership and applicant information, petition information, affidavits, adjoining taxpayer information, a stamped plat of survey, and any supplemental documents requested by Village officials.
- Do I need a notary for the Island Lake variance petition?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The Affidavit of Posting includes a certification under penalties of perjury, which the signer signs and dates.
- How do I submit the Island Lake variance petition?
- The form says to submit two copies of all documents and pay the $1,000 filing fee with the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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