Petersburg, IL · Menard County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners and people with a possessory interest use this application to petition Petersburg for permission to establish a special use.
What this form is
This application petitions the City of Petersburg for a special use permit and collects information about the property, its current zoning and use, and the proposed use. Applicants must provide a legal description, a preliminary site plan, and printed and electronic lists of nearby property owners. A complete application is required before a hearing date is set, and the petitioner must pay publication and mailing costs before the public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or person with a possessory interest who seeks a special use permit in Petersburg must file this petition.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The petitioner must pay publication and mailing costs before the public hearing.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the petitioner signs and dates a statement made on oath and under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Fill in the petitioner, property, existing use, and proposed use details, and complete the applicable residential or commercial section.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Attach the legal description and preliminary site plan, and provide printed and electronic lists of nearby property owners.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the petitioner signs and dates a statement made on oath and under penalty of perjury.
- Who can file a special use permit petition?
- The document says the application may be filed by the property owner or a person with a possessory interest in the property.
- What must accompany the application?
- Attach the property's legal description, a preliminary site plan, and a printed list of nearby property owners. Provide the owner names and addresses electronically in Excel or a compatible format.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The petitioner must pay publication and mailing costs before the public hearing.