What does the area/bulk variance petition ask for?

It requests property, owner, applicant, and zoning information, asks about hardship and nonconforming conditions, and asks what minimum variance is needed.

How do I submit the area/bulk variance petition?

Submit the petition and necessary information to the Monroe County Zoning Office before the 15th of the month to be considered for the following month’s agenda. The form lists the office address and a $200 filing fee.

What supporting information should accompany the petition?

The filing information suggests a letter of intent, property legal description or deed copy, nearby property owners’ names and addresses, a site plan or sketch, required Health Department information, and a Natural Resources Report.

Monroe County, IL · Monroe County

No notary required

Petition for Area/Bulk Variance

Property owners and applicants use this petition to request an area or bulk variance from Monroe County for a described property.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Monroe County · Monroe County, Monroe County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: monroecountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The petition requests an area or bulk variance and asks for property, ownership, zoning, and hardship details, along with the minimum modification sought. Monroe County asks applicants to submit the petition and necessary supporting information before the 15th of the month to appear on the following month’s agenda; applicants or their representatives must attend the listed meetings.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking an area or bulk variance for property in Monroe County should file this petition.

How to submit it

Submit the petition and necessary information to the Monroe County Zoning Office, 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298, before the 15th of the month. The document lists a $200 filing fee payable to the Monroe County Treasurer and [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner and applicant just sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Monroe County Petition for Area/Bulk Variance.
2
Complete the Petition
Provide the requested owner, applicant, property, zoning, and hardship information, then sign and date the petition.
3
Gather Supporting Information
Review the filing information and gather suggested items such as a letter of intent, property documents, nearby owner details, and a site plan or sketch.
4
Submit to the Zoning Office
Submit the petition and necessary information to the Monroe County Zoning Office before the 15th of the month; the form lists a $200 filing fee.

Frequently asked questions

What does the area/bulk variance petition ask for?: It requests property, owner, applicant, and zoning information, asks about hardship and nonconforming conditions, and asks what minimum variance is needed.
How do I submit the area/bulk variance petition?: Submit the petition and necessary information to the Monroe County Zoning Office before the 15th of the month to be considered for the following month’s agenda. The form lists the office address and a $200 filing fee.
What supporting information should accompany the petition?: The filing information suggests a letter of intent, property legal description or deed copy, nearby property owners’ names and addresses, a site plan or sketch, required Health Department information, and a Natural Resources Report.
Do I need a notary for the area/bulk variance petition?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner and applicant just sign and date it.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Area/Bulk Variance doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.