Freeport, IL · Stephenson County
Zoning Map Amendment Application
This application requests a change to a property’s zoning classification and is filed with Freeport’s Department of Community and Economic Development by the property owner or applicant.
- 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 eight-page packet to request a zoning map amendment and provide the property details, current and proposed zoning, proposed use, and supporting information requested by the City. It includes an owner authorization letter, public-hearing notice materials, and affidavits concerning mailed and posted notices. Submit the application with the $100 filing fee; the packet also describes posting requirements for the hearing notice.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking to change a property’s zoning classification in Freeport should complete and submit this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment and sworn jurat blocks; the owner signs the acknowledgment, while affiants sign the mailing and posted-notice affidavits before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Freeport Zoning Map Amendment Application packet.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, zoning information, proposed use, and responses to the requested review questions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment and sworn affidavit sections.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the required sections when directed during your online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed packet and $100 fee with the City of Freeport, and follow its notice and hearing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freeport. 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 complete the notarized sections?
- Complete the application and affidavit details, then sign each required notarized section during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize the zoning application?
- The packet has an acknowledgment for the owner and sworn affidavit blocks for mailing and posted notices. Sign those sections before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What do I submit with the application?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Freeport with the $100 filing fee. Follow the packet’s instructions for public-hearing notice and any required affidavits.
Zoning Map Amendment Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.