Danville, IL · Vermilion County
Request for Variance
This two-page application asks the Danville Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a zoning variance, and is filed by an applicant seeking a variation for a property.
- 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
The application identifies the applicant, property, current zoning, and proposed use or construction, then asks for reasons supporting the requested variation. Applicants must answer questions about property conditions, practical difficulties, whether they created the situation, effects on neighboring property, and whether the request is the minimum deviation. The form includes a sworn applicant statement and says to attach additional sheets when needed; it also notes a fee field for requests greater than 25%.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variation from the Danville Zoning Ordinance for a property submits this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs the certification and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Request for Variance from the City of Danville form page.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the requested variation, and answer each reasons-for-request question.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and any additional sheets to the City of Danville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Danville. 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 variance request notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the applicant statement during the video session, and submit the completed form and any attachments to the city.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat for the applicant’s certification. Sign and swear to the statement before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by notaries authorized in Illinois, 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 prepare before submitting the request?
- Provide the applicant and property information, proposed variation, and complete answers to the reasons-for-request questions. Attach additional sheets if needed; the form identifies a fee field for requests greater than 25%.