Belleville, IL · St. Clair County
Special Use Permit Application
This five-page application requests City review of a proposed special use and is completed by the applicant and property owner for a Belleville property.
- 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
The application describes the property, current zoning and use, and the special use being requested, including its operations and potential neighborhood effects. Belleville requires a completed application, a site plan, and the application fee for a request to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both the applicant and property owner certify the information and sign sworn statements; the form also explains the hearing and submission process.
Who needs it
A person requesting permission for a special use on a Belleville property, together with the property owner, must complete and sign this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks; both the applicant and property owner must sign and swear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Special Use Permit Application and review its instructions, site plan requirements, fee, and submission deadline.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, zoning, and proposed-use information. Prepare the required site plan.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and property owner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Both signers complete their separate sworn statements in front of the notary 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 office.
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 signatures notarized?
- The applicant and property owner each sign and swear to their statements in front of a commissioned online notary. Complete the notarization before submitting the application to the city.
- Do I need both the applicant and owner to sign?
- Yes. The application includes separate signature and sworn-statement blocks for the applicant and property owner, and it says both signatures must be notarized.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a site plan and the application fee when you submit the completed application. It also describes the site plan details and filing deadline; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
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