Oregon, IL · Ogle County
Special Use Application
The Special Use Application asks for property, ownership, zoning, and proposed-use details from applicants seeking a special use permit in Oregon, Illinois.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Applicants complete the form in duplicate with the required property and proposed-use information, then return it with appropriate materials to the city. The application proceeds to the Planning Commission for review and a public hearing; the landowner must notify adjoining property owners by certified mail and bring the returned signature cards to the hearing. The Planning Commission makes a recommendation, and the City Council takes action at a scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a use that requires a special use permit in Oregon must provide the application and required materials to the city.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries an applicant’s “subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Special Use Application and checklist from the City of Oregon.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and owner details, property description, current improvement, proposed use, zoning district, and any required additional information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the application in duplicate with appropriate materials and follow the city’s instructions for notice and hearing documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oregon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a Special Use Application?
- Complete the application in duplicate and return it with appropriate materials to the City Clerk. The form also says to return the completed application to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety.
- Do I need to notify adjoining property owners?
- Yes. The checklist says the landowner sends certified-mail notice to adjoining property owners and returns the signature cards to the city clerk. Bring the green certified signature cards to the public hearing.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm acceptance with the city.
- What happens after the application is filed?
- The application goes to the Planning Commission, which sets a public hearing and reviews it. The Commission makes a recommendation, and the City Council takes action at its next scheduled meeting. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Special Use Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.