Staunton, IL · Macoupin County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
Staunton property owners and applicants use this application to request building and zoning approval for proposed construction, property changes, or changes in use.
What this form is
Use this application to request building and zoning approval for construction, alterations, repairs, additions, or proposed changes in property use. It asks for owner and contractor details, project descriptions, property dimensions, building areas, and site-plan information. Applicants must provide a legal description, attach building plans for commercial projects, and include a site plan; sump pump installations require prior approval from the Public Works Director.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction, repairs, additions, alterations, or zoning changes in Staunton should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Zoning Department, City of Staunton, 101 W Pearl St, Staunton, Illinois. Payment is collected only after approval and calculation of costs.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the residential sump pump discharge statement does not specify notarization, and any PTAX-760 included is signed and dated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building and Zoning Permit Application for Staunton.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, project, and building information, and complete the site plan.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a copy of the legal description and site plan; commercial building applications also require two sets of building plans.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Zoning Department at 101 W Pearl St, Staunton, Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Staunton building and zoning permit application cover?
- It requests building and zoning approval for construction, alterations, repairs, additions, or changes in property use, and gathers project, property, contractor, and site-plan details.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Provide a copy of the legal description and a site plan. Commercial building applications must include two sets of building plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Staunton building and zoning permit application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the residential sump pump discharge statement does not specify notarization, and any PTAX-760 included is signed and dated.
- How do I submit the Staunton permit application?
- Submit it to the Zoning Department at 101 W Pearl St, Staunton, Illinois. Payment is collected only after the application is approved and costs are calculated.
Need something notarized?
This Building and Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.