Washington, IL · Tazewell County
Application for Variance
Property owners and applicants use this form to request a zoning variance from the City of Washington.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from the City of Washington’s zoning requirements and explains the circumstances supporting the request. It asks for applicant and property details, current zoning and use, and descriptions of the requested variation, hardship, and neighborhood effects. A complete application includes ownership documentation, a plat, a dimensioned site plan, and a $100 fee payable to the city.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance for a property in Washington should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
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 signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of Washington Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variation and hardship, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include ownership documentation, a plat showing the property and proposed improvements, and a dimensioned site plan.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and the $100 fee payable to the City of Washington.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the owner; it does not require a notary.
- What materials must accompany the variance application?
- A complete application includes ownership documentation, such as a lease, deed, or mortgage; a plat showing the property and proposed improvements; a dimensioned site plan; and a $100 fee payable to the City of Washington.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What happens after the city receives a completed application?
- The City Clerk files notice with the local newspaper and adjoining property owners. The case is referred with staff’s recommendation to the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for a public hearing.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Variance doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.