Petersburg, IL · Menard County
Animal Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a City of Petersburg permit for keeping specified animals on a property.
What this form is
The application requests property and owner information, the current use and zoning of the property, and details about the animals and proposed enclosure. It asks applicants to list existing accessory buildings and provide a scaled drawing showing lot dimensions, structures, buildings, and utilities. The applicant affirms the information is accurate and authorizes an inspection; separate building permits may be required for fences, buildings, or pens.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking permission to keep chickens, rabbits, horses, or cattle on a Petersburg property should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Petersburg Zoning Office, P.O. Box 139, Petersburg, IL 62675. The form also lists [email protected] and phone number (217) 632-3600.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes an accuracy affirmation but specifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Animal Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner and property information, animal details, and proposed enclosure description.
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Gather The Required Drawing
Include a scaled drawing showing lot dimensions to property lines, proposed structures, existing buildings, and utilities.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the City of Petersburg Zoning Office at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Animal Permit Application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking a permit to keep chickens, rabbits, horses, or cattle on a Petersburg property should complete the application.
- What information and materials does the application request?
- It asks for property, owner, zoning, and animal details, plus information about accessory buildings and a scaled drawing showing lot dimensions, structures, buildings, and utilities.
- Do I need a notary for the Animal Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. It includes an accuracy affirmation and specifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Animal Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Petersburg Zoning Office, P.O. Box 139, Petersburg, IL 62675. The form also lists [email protected].