Freeport, IL · Stephenson County
Zoning Variance Application
This application requests a variance from Freeport’s zoning code and is filed with the City’s Department of Community Development by a property owner or authorized 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 10-page packet to request permission to vary from a specific requirement of the City of Freeport Zoning Code. It asks about the property, proposed variance, nearby land uses, and potential effects, and includes attachments for owner authorization, public-hearing notice, mailing, and posted-notice affidavits. The packet instructs applicants to attach a site plan or plat and provide notice materials; filing fees are listed for residential and non-residential applications.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a zoning variance in Freeport must complete the application and its relevant attachments for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes acknowledgment and jurat blocks; the appearing owner signs the authorization before a notary, and affiants swear to the mailing and posted-notice affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Freeport zoning variance application packet and review its application and attachment requirements.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Enter the property and applicant details, explain the requested variance, and prepare relevant notice and authorization attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the packet’s acknowledgment or affidavit blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable authorization or affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, required attachments, and applicable filing fee to the City of Freeport Department of Community Development.
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 get the Freeport variance application notarized?
- Complete the relevant packet fields, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the authorization or affidavit during the video session when instructed, and submit the completed packet to the city.
- Do I need to notarize every page of the application?
- The packet has notarial blocks for the owner authorization and the mailing and posted-notice affidavits. The form does not indicate that the entire application must be notarized.
- Can I complete these notarized forms online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I attach to the variance application?
- The application requests a site plan or plat depicting the proposed variance and property plan. It also invites an extra-sheet project narrative and additional sheets for answers, as needed.
Zoning Variance Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.