Washington, IL · Tazewell County
Application for Special Use
Property owners or petitioners use this application to request City of Washington approval for a special use of a property.
What this form is
The application requests property details, current zoning and use, the proposed special use, and information about meeting zoning requirements. The city requires a completed application, a $100 fee, a plat, ownership documentation, and the property’s legal description. Applicants attend a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission, which makes a recommendation to the City Council.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner seeking approval for a special use in Washington must complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning and Development Director. The form lists a $100 fee payable to the City of Washington.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Special Use PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Enter the property, zoning, proposed use, applicant, and owner information, then have the applicant and owner sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the required plat, ownership documentation, legal description from the warranty deed, and $100 fee. Include a landscaping plan for commercial or industrial property.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the Planning and Development Director.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Use?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but does not require notarization.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a plat showing the property and adjacent properties, ownership documentation such as a deed or lease, the legal description from the warranty deed, and the $100 fee. Commercial or industrial properties also need a landscaping plan.
- How do I submit the Application for Special Use?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning and Development Director. The document does not provide a submission address or email.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The case is referred to a Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing. Attendance is required, and the Commission recommends approval or denial to the City Council.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Special Use doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.