Lake Zurich, IL · Lake County
Zoning Application
The Zoning Application lets property owners and applicants request zoning, development, subdivision, or related approvals from the Village of Lake Zurich and provide project and property details.
- 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 application to seek one or more listed approvals, such as a zoning amendment, special use permit, variation, site plan approval, or subdivision plat. The guide explains application materials, fees, review steps, and meeting schedules; it directs applicants to submit a completed, signed, and notarized application with required fees and supporting documents. All property owners must sign, and incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a listed zoning, development, subdivision, annexation, or comprehensive plan approval from the Village should complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has separate printed jurat blocks for the applicant and, if different, the owner; each signer must subscribe and swear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Guide
Get the Village's Zoning Application Guide and review the application instructions for your requested approvals.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, and proposed-use details, and prepare the supporting materials listed for your application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant and, if different, the property owner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session; do not sign the jurat sections beforehand.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application with applicable fees and required materials to the Village's Building and Zoning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Zurich. 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 notarize the zoning application online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and, if different, the owner sign and swear to the application during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the owner and applicant signatures?
- The form provides separate sworn jurat blocks for the applicant and for the owner if different. It says all property owners must sign the application.
- Can I submit the application after online notarization?
- The guide requires a completed, signed, and notarized application with applicable fees and supporting materials. Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials may the Village require?
- Depending on the application, the guide lists items such as a survey, legal description, proof of ownership, cover letter, plans, and fees. Check the instructions for the approvals you are requesting.