Mundelein, IL · Lake County
Special Use Application
The Special Use Application is a ten-page petition for property owners, lessees, or contract purchasers seeking Village review of a proposed special use.
- 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 petition the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special use at a Mundelein property. The packet requests property, petitioner, and proposed-use details, responses to approval standards, supporting plans, and signatures; it also includes owner authorization and a notification affidavit. The Village requires a preliminary conference before completing the form, and the initial submittal must include the listed materials and fee. Community Development reviews the petition and may request additional materials before acceptance.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, or contract purchasers proposing a special use in Mundelein must complete the petition and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet carries jurat blocks for the owner authorization and notification affidavit; the applicable property owner or authorized officer signs each sworn statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village's Special Use Application packet and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the applicable pages and prepare the plans, survey, photos, and other supporting materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicable sworn page, such as the owner authorization or notification affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable sworn statement during the video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the complete petition and required attachments to Mundelein Community Development as directed by the application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mundelein. 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 sworn pages notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn page during the video session and include it with the full petition.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet includes jurat blocks for the owner authorization and notification affidavit. The applicable signer swears to the statement and signs before a notary.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Illinois law permits electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes acts by an officer authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What must I submit with the petition?
- The packet lists a completed application, survey or preliminary plat, preliminary drawings, property photos, applicable supporting documents, the fee, and notification materials. Community Development may request additional materials.
Special Use Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.