Wadsworth, IL · Lake County
Petition for Zoning Variation
This petition asks the Village to consider a zoning variation and is filed by a property owner or other applicant seeking an adjustment for a specific property.
- 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 five-page petition to describe the property, requested variation, and reasons the request meets the Village’s stated standards. The applicant submits it to the Zoning Officer with the application fee and required materials at least 30 days before the public hearing. The form also requests a site plan and, if applicable, site capacity calculations; a professional-fee escrow deposit may be required.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning variation for a Wadsworth property should complete and submit this petition to the Zoning Officer.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant and title holder signing the certification must swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the five-page Petition for Zoning Variation from the Village of Wadsworth.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide petitioner and property details, the requested variation, and explanations addressing the form’s standards.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the subscribed-and-sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the certification before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
File the petition and required materials with the Zoning Officer at least 30 days before the public hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wadsworth. 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 petition for a zoning variation?
- File the completed petition, application fee, any required professional-fee escrow, and other necessary submittals with the Zoning Officer at least 30 days before the public hearing.
- Do I need a notary for this petition?
- Yes. The certification ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant and title holder signing it must swear to the certification before a notary.
- Can I sign this petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the Village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the petition request?
- The form requests a scaled site plan, site capacity calculations if applicable, and fees. The Zoning Officer may require a professional-fee deposit based on the application’s complexity and scope.