Zion, IL · Lake County
Application for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from the City of Zion Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance from a section of the zoning ordinance. It asks for applicant and property owner details, property information, the ordinance section and purpose of the request, and information about people involved in the project. Applicants must attach a property map and a dimensioned plot plan showing proposed development or redevelopment.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance for property in Zion should complete this application and provide the requested property and project information.
How to submit it
Fees must accompany the application when submitted and are non-refundable. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks applicants and owners to sign, but identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant, owner, property, zoning, and variance-purpose information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather The Attachments
Attach a property map and a plot plan showing proposed development or redevelopment with all dimensions.
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Submit To The City
Include the required fees with the application. Check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application for Variance request?
- It requests a variance from a section of the zoning ordinance and collects information about the applicant, property, proposed use, and purpose of the request.
- What attachments does the application ask for?
- The form asks for a property map showing the subject property's location and a plot plan showing proposed development or redevelopment with all dimensions.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- The form says fees must accompany the application when submitted and are non-refundable. It does not give a submission address, so check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application asks the applicant and owner to sign and date it; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.