Belleville, IL · St. Clair County
Area/Bulk Variance Application
This six-page application requests relief from area or bulk zoning requirements and is filed by an applicant seeking a variance for a property in Belleville.
- 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
Use this application to request a change to area or bulk zoning requirements for a Belleville property. The applicant must provide property details, explain the requested variance and its necessity, answer questions about the property, and submit a site plan and fee. The application requires sworn signatures from both the applicant and property owner; the city says an incomplete application or missing materials may prevent the case from being considered at the next scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking an area or bulk variance for a Belleville property must complete the application with the property owner and submit the required site plan and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes separate subscribed-and-sworn jurats for the applicant and property owner; each person must sign their section before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Belleville’s Area/Bulk Variance Application and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property and variance details, prepare the required site plan, and gather the fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and property owner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears before the notary and signs their own subscribed-and-sworn section during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, site plan, and fee to Belleville’s Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Belleville. 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 get the variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and property owner each sign their section while appearing before the notary.
- Do I need the property owner to sign?
- Yes. The application has separate signature and subscribed-and-sworn sections for the applicant and property owner, and it states that both signatures must be notarized.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a site plan and an application fee of $250 plus $10 per abutting property owner. It says these materials and the completed application are due at submission.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Illinois law (5 ILCS 312) authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries. Illinois also recognizes notarial acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act occurs (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.