Decatur, IL · Macon County
Zoning Change Petition
Property owners or their representatives use this petition to ask Decatur to change a property’s zoning designation and provide information about the site and request.
What this form is
Use this petition when requesting a zoning change for a property in Decatur. It collects contact details for the petitioner, owner, and representative; site information, present and requested zoning, property size and improvements; and the reason for the request. The form also asks whether the property is a Planned Unit Development and directs petitioners to submit attachments.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking a zoning change for a Decatur property should complete this form and provide the requested property and request details.
How to submit it
Forward the completed petition and attachments to the Economic and Urban Development Department, Third Floor, Decatur Civic Center. Make checks payable to the City of Decatur; fees are listed in Schedule A.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Zoning Change Petition PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Provide petitioner, owner, and representative details, property information, the requested zoning action, and the purpose of the proposed rezoning.
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Gather Attachments
Include attachments with the completed petition. The form also refers to Schedule A for fees.
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Submit To The City
Forward the petition and attachments to the Economic and Urban Development Department, Third Floor, Decatur Civic Center.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Decatur Zoning Change Petition?
- No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Decatur Zoning Change Petition?
- Send the completed petition and attachments to the Economic and Urban Development Department, Third Floor, Decatur Civic Center. The form says checks should be payable to the City of Decatur and refers to Schedule A for fees.
- What information does the zoning change petition request?
- It asks for petitioner, property owner, and representative contact information, site details, present and requested zoning, property size and improvements, and the purpose of the proposed rezoning.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Change Petition doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.