Granite City, IL · Madison County
Petition for Nonconforming Use and Structure Permit
Property owners file this petition with the Zoning Administrator to request permission for a nonconforming use to resume in a nonconforming structure.
What this form is
Granite City property owners use this petition to request a Nonconforming Use and Structure Permit to resume a nonconforming use in a nonconforming structure. The petition asks for the property description, present and proposed uses, and reasons for the request. It also includes space for applicant and owner/operator details, conditions, and a site plan requirement; the petitioner is responsible for publishing the hearing notice within the stated time period.
Who needs it
Owners of property seeking to resume a nonconforming use in a nonconforming structure submit this petition to the Zoning Administrator.
How to submit it
File the petition with the Zoning Administrator. The form includes filing fee and postage receipt lines but does not state amounts or a submission address.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; attach a site plan and any additional 8½-by-11 sheets needed for the reasons.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Nonconforming Use and Structure Permit petition PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Provide the property description, present and proposed uses, reasons for the request, and applicant or owner/operator information.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a site plan and any additional 8½-by-11 sheets needed for the reasons.
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File With The City
File the petition with the Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is responsible for publishing the hearing notice within the period stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Nonconforming Use and Structure Permit petition request?
- It asks Granite City to allow a nonconforming use to resume in a nonconforming structure. The petition requests information about the property, proposed use, and reasons for the request.
- Who files this petition?
- The form states that property owners of record, or parties in interest, request the permit and file the petition with the Zoning Administrator.
- Do I need a notary for the Nonconforming Use and Structure Permit petition?
- No. This petition is signed and dated without a notary. The form calls for a site plan and allows additional 8½-by-11 sheets for the petitioner's reasons.
- How do I submit the Nonconforming Use and Structure Permit petition?
- File it with the Zoning Administrator. The form has filing fee and postage receipt lines but does not list amounts or a submission address.
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