Fairview Heights, IL · St. Clair County
Application for Special Use Permit
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request City review of a proposed special use in Fairview Heights.
What this form is
This application requests a special use permit and provides the city with project, property, owner, and applicant information. Applicants must submit signed authorization and supporting materials, including a site plan, project narrative, photographs, and legal property description. The city reviews the application through its Planning Commission, Community Committee, and City Council; the City Council makes the final decision.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents proposing a special use in Fairview Heights need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit two hard copies and one electronic version to the Department of Land Use and Economic Development, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, at least 36 days before the Plan Commission meeting. The form lists fees of $150 plus $25 per acre above one acre.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and accompanying documents are accurate.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the special use permit application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in project and contact information, and have the owner of record or authorized applicant or agent sign and date it.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the listed site plan, narrative, photographs, legal description, and any applicable building elevations or floor plan.
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Submit To The Department
Provide two hard copies and one electronic version to the Department of Land Use and Economic Development at least 36 days before the Plan Commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the special use permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the information and accompanying documents are accurate.
- How do I submit the special use permit application?
- Submit two hard copies and one electronic version to the Department of Land Use and Economic Development at 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The listed materials include a site plan, project narrative, site photographs, legal description, and, for certain projects, building elevations or perspectives and a floor plan.
- When should I submit the application?
- The application deadline is at least 36 days before the Plan Commission meeting. The application is processed and scheduled for consideration after it is deemed complete.