Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?

No. The property owner signs the application without a notary. The form requests supporting well and septic documents for certain new homes but does not say those documents must be notarized.

How do I submit the zoning permit application?

Return it to Marseilles City Hall, 200 Riverfront Dr., Marseilles, IL 61341. The form also lists a $100 yearly contractor fee, due before the zoning permit is issued.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property details, ownership and lot-line information, a description of the improvement, building square footage, and contractor information. Draw the project sketch on the back.

What attachments may be needed for a new home?

For a new home not served by City sewer and water, the form says to include a perk test and a letter or contract stating who will install the well and septic. Written proof is required if you have County permission to install them yourself.

Marseilles, IL · LaSalle County

No notary required

Application for Zoning Permit

Property owners apply for a zoning permit to describe a proposed structure or improvement and provide property and contractor details.

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning permit for a proposed structure or improvement in Marseilles. It asks for applicant and property details, ownership and lot-line information, a project description, building square footage, and contractor information; applicants must also sketch the project on the back with setbacks, dimensions, and distances to property lines. The form describes additional documents for certain new homes and notes a yearly contractor fee.

Who needs it

Property owners planning a structure or improvement should complete the application and provide the requested property, project, and contractor information.

How to submit it

Return the application to Marseilles City Hall, 200 Riverfront Dr., Marseilles, IL 61341. The form lists a $100 yearly contractor fee, which must be paid before the zoning permit is issued.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs it, and the form does not say the signer must swear to or notarize any attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the zoning permit application and review its instructions.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property, improvement, and contractor details, then sign as the property owner.
3
Add the Project Sketch
Draw the project on the back, showing setbacks, dimensions, and distances to property lines.
4
Gather Required Documents
For a qualifying new home, include the well and septic documents described on the form.
5
Return It to City Hall
Return the application to Marseilles City Hall at 200 Riverfront Dr., Marseilles, IL 61341.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?: No. The property owner signs the application without a notary. The form requests supporting well and septic documents for certain new homes but does not say those documents must be notarized.
How do I submit the zoning permit application?: Return it to Marseilles City Hall, 200 Riverfront Dr., Marseilles, IL 61341. The form also lists a $100 yearly contractor fee, due before the zoning permit is issued.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property details, ownership and lot-line information, a description of the improvement, building square footage, and contractor information. Draw the project sketch on the back.
What attachments may be needed for a new home?: For a new home not served by City sewer and water, the form says to include a perk test and a letter or contract stating who will install the well and septic. Written proof is required if you have County permission to install them yourself.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Zoning Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.