Pontiac, IL · Livingston County
Planning & Zoning Board Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Planning & Zoning Board hearing for a variance, special use, rezoning, or other zoning request.
What this form is
This application lets property owners and applicants ask the City of Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board to consider a variance, special use, rezoning, or other zoning request. The city asks applicants to provide property and project details, a narrative, signatures, and a scaled plot plan with specified information. A $200 application fee plus postage and publication costs is due before the hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a variance, special use, rezoning, or other zoning request before Pontiac’s Planning & Zoning Board need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and filing fees to the City of Pontiac Building & Zoning Office, 115 West Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764; email [email protected] or call 815-844-1038 for information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required plot plan and other listed attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Planning & Zoning Board application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, property, and request details, then explain the request in the narrative.
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Gather The Required Attachment
Attach a scaled plot plan with the information specified in the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and filing fees to the Pontiac Building & Zoning Office.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests can I make with this application?
- The form lists variance, special use, rezoning, and other as request types. It also asks you to explain the reason for your request.
- What attachments are required?
- Include a plot plan drawn to scale with the information listed on the form, such as property dimensions, structures, setbacks, impervious coverage, and utilities. Additional information may be requested.
- Do I need a notary for the Planning & Zoning Board application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and property owner signatures and dates, but does not require notarization. The listed plot plan and other attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Planning & Zoning Board application?
- Submit the completed application and filing fees to the Building & Zoning Office at 115 West Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764. The form also lists [email protected] for contact.