Fulton, IL · Whiteside County
Zoning Appeal Petition
This petition lets an applicant ask the Fulton Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning enforcing officer’s order and grant requested relief.
What this form is
Applicants use this petition to appeal an order by the Zoning Enforcing Officer denying a building permit application. It asks for the applicant’s name and address, the type of request—variance, rezoning, or special use permit—and the relief sought. The petition also asks the Board to set a hearing and give notice.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking review of a Zoning Enforcing Officer’s order denying a building permit application should file this petition with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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 petition is signed without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant and co-applicant sign the petition.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Fulton Zoning Appeal Petition PDF.
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Complete the Petition
Enter the applicant’s name and address, identify the type of request, and state the relief sought.
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Review Supporting Materials
The petition does not list attachments; review your appeal materials before submitting.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Fulton Zoning Appeal Petition do?
- It lets an applicant appeal an order by the Zoning Enforcing Officer denying a building permit application and ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for the applicant’s name and address, whether the request concerns a variance, rezoning, or special use permit, and the relief requested.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Appeal Petition?
- No. The petition is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant and co-applicant sign the petition.
- How do I submit the Zoning Appeal Petition?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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