East St. Louis, IL · St. Clair County
Request for Variance
Property applicants use this form to request a zoning variation and explain how site conditions affect reasonable use of their land.
What this form is
This form requests a variation from zoning requirements for a property in East St. Louis. It asks for the property address, present use, zoning category, applicant and owner details, the hardship and site conditions, and the variation requested. It also asks about permit and appeal history and lists surrounding property owners within the stated distance.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variation for property in East St. Louis completes this form and answers questions about the property's hardship and requested relief.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment and asks for property, hardship, applicant, and owner information.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, applicant, and owner details, then answer the questions about site conditions, hardship, and the requested variation.
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Gather Supporting Details
If you need more room to answer, attach extra pages as the form instructs; provide surrounding property owner names and addresses.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Request for Variance form ask for?
- It asks for property, applicant, and owner details; the conditions creating hardship; the variation requested; and information about permits, appeals, and surrounding property owners.
- Who completes a Request for Variance?
- An applicant seeking a variation for a property in East St. Louis completes the form and explains how the property's conditions affect reasonable use of the land.
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Variance?
- No. This document is completed without a notary and lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Request for Variance?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.