Petersburg, IL · Menard County

No notary required

Request for Variation

This application is for Petersburg property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variation from the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to request a limited adjustment to zoning district requirements for a property in Petersburg. It asks for the proposed use or construction, property and zoning details, applicant and owner information, reasons for the hardship, the variation requested, and surrounding property owners’ names and addresses; it also explains the conditions for a variation.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a zoning variation for a Petersburg property completes this application and provides information about the property, hardship, and requested adjustment.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application asks for applicant and owner signatures, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Request for Variation PDF for Petersburg.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property, applicant, owner, hardship, and requested variation information.

  3. 3

    Gather Property Owner Information

    List surrounding property owners and addresses as requested; attach extra pages if needed to answer the questions.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    The applicant and owner sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Request for Variation used for?
It asks the City of Petersburg Zoning Board of Appeals for a variation from zoning district requirements and requests details about the property, hardship, and adjustment sought.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks for property location and zoning, applicant and owner details, reasons for the request, the variation sought, and names and addresses of surrounding property owners.
Do I need a notary for the Request for Variation?
No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Request for Variation?
The document does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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