Waukegan, IL · Lake County
Map Amendment Application
This application asks the City of Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission to review a proposed zoning map change, and is filed by an applicant seeking that change for a 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 six-page application to request a map amendment and provide property details, the current and proposed zoning, project plans, and responses to the listed findings of fact. The city requires a mandatory pre-application meeting before preparing the application, then a scheduled in-person submittal meeting; incomplete applications are not accepted. The form also includes applicant and property owner signatures and a notarized acknowledgment, and outlines required copies, notices, hearings, and meetings.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning map amendment for a Waukegan property must complete this application and provide the requested property, project, and findings-of-fact information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment by the notary public; the applicant named in the acknowledgment signs the owner authorization and acknowledges it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the six-page Map Amendment Application from the City of Waukegan.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and project details, typed full legal description, PINs, zoning information, and responses to each finding of fact.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the applicant named in the acknowledgment before signing the owner authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner authorization during the remote notarization and follow the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Schedule and attend the required in-person submittal meeting with the complete application and required materials; the city does not accept drop-offs or mail-in applications.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waukegan. 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 map amendment application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange for the applicant named in the acknowledgment to sign the owner authorization before a notary. The form also requires an in-person submittal meeting with city staff.
- Do I need to attend a city meeting after submitting the application?
- Yes. The form says the applicant or representative must schedule and attend the in-person submittal meeting, and must attend the public hearing and Community Development Committee meeting; City Council attendance is required if the application proceeds there.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- A commissioned online notary can perform remote notarization where authorized. Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I mail or drop off the completed application?
- No. The application says the city does not accept drop-off or mail-in applications. You must schedule a submittal meeting, attend in person, and bring a complete application and required materials.
Map Amendment Application in other Illinois cities
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