Mettawa, IL · Lake County
Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission Application
This application requests zoning or planning action, including a variation, and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the Village of Mettawa for commission consideration.
- 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 request a zoning variation or another listed action from the Village of Mettawa’s Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission. The form asks applicants to describe the requested relief, property, ownership, and practical difficulty, and includes an Affidavit of Title. File the completed form with required attachments and applicable fee at least 45 days before the meeting when the request will be considered.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variation or another action listed on the form must submit it to the Village for commission consideration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the zoning, planning and appeals application and review the instructions for your request type.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, applicant and request details, and gather the attachments and filing fee that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the Affidavit of Title.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the Affidavit of Title during the online notary session.
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Submit to the Village
File the completed application and required materials with the Village at least 45 days before the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mettawa. 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 submit the completed zoning variation application?
- Complete the application, gather the required attachments and applicable fee, then file it with the Village as directed on the form at least 45 days before the meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes an Affidavit of Title with a sworn jurat. The affiant must sign and swear to that affidavit before a notary; the application itself is not identified as needing notarization.
- Can I complete the Affidavit of Title with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form calls for a current survey and, for the Affidavit of Title, a copy of the title insurance policy or current commitment. Other request types may require additional materials specified on the form.
Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission Application in other Illinois cities
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