Granite City, IL · Madison County
Nonconformity Special Exemption Petition
Property owners file this petition with Granite City to request a special exemption permit for a nonconforming property use.
What this form is
The petition asks Granite City to consider allowing a described property to be used differently from its present use, and requests the reasons for the exemption. The document says the petition is filed with the Zoning Administrator and referred to the Plan Commission and City Council for review and a public hearing. It also describes required notice publication and says site plan materials must be attached if required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a special exemption permit for a nonconforming property use in Granite City use this petition.
How to submit it
File the petition with the Zoning Administrator. The form has spaces for filing and postage fees, and says the petitioner is responsible for publishing the hearing notice.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the petitioner signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Special Exemption Petition PDF.
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Complete the Petition
Describe the property, its present and proposed use, and the reasons for requesting an exemption; sign and date the petition.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach site plan materials if required by the Zoning Administrator, along with any additional information requested by the Plan Commission.
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Submit to the City
File the petition with the Zoning Administrator and publish the hearing notice as directed in the document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Exemption Petition for?
- It asks Granite City to grant a special exemption permit allowing a described property to be used differently from its present use.
- Who files this petition?
- The document identifies the petitioners as owners of record of the property seeking the nonconformity special exemption.
- How do I submit the Special Exemption Petition?
- File it with the Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is responsible for publishing the hearing notice within the time window stated on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Exemption Petition?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
Need something notarized?
This Nonconformity Special Exemption Petition doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.