Belleville, IL · St. Clair County
Use Variance Application
Belleville property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning use variance and provide property details, reasons for the request, and sworn signatures.
- 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 asks for information about the property, its current use and zoning, the variance requested, and why the request is necessary. Belleville requires the applicant to submit a completed application, a site plan, and the application fee for the case to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The form also requires signatures from both the applicant and property owner to be notarized.
Who needs it
An applicant requesting a use variance for Belleville property must complete the application and provide the required site plan, fee, and notarized signatures.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant and a separate subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the property owner; both must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Use Variance Application and review its instructions and information pages before filling it out.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the property, zoning, and variance details, and prepare the required site plan and application fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the applicant and property owner to complete their sworn signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and property owner sign their respective sections in view of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, site plan, and fee to Belleville’s Economic Development, Planning, & 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 use variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and property owner each sign their sworn statement during the video session.
- Do I need both the applicant and property owner signatures notarized?
- Yes. The application says signatures of the applicant and property owner must be notarized, and it provides a separate subscribed-and-sworn section for each.
- Can I submit the form without a site plan?
- No. The application says a site plan must be submitted with the application, which must also be complete and accompanied by the required fee.
- Is remote online notarization allowed for this application?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.