Joliet, IL · Will County
Special Exception Petition
This 11-page packet is the application for a zoning special exception, filed by a property owner or applicant seeking review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 packet collects the petition, ownership disclosures, supporting plans, and public-notice sign instructions for a special exception request. Joliet requires a notarized application filed with the Planning Department at least 27 days before the scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting; applicants must also appear and testify under oath. New petitioners must speak with Planning staff before applying, and the packet lists additional materials that may be needed.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a special exception from Joliet zoning requirements must complete this packet and submit it with the required disclosures and plans.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the petitioner signs the petition before the notary, and the owner also signs if different.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Packet
Get the Special Exception application packet and review its instructions, requirements, and supporting document checklist.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the petition and ownership disclosure, and prepare the plans and any other materials required for your request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notary appointment before signing the petition.
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Submit to the City
File the notarized application and required materials with the Planning Department at least 27 days before the scheduled meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Joliet. 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 my special exception petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the petition during the video appointment, after the notary verifies your identity and administers the oath.
- Do I need to appear at a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting?
- The packet says the applicant or agent must appear and testify under oath at the scheduled meeting. It also says the application must be notarized and filed at least 27 days before the meeting.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The packet lists an ownership disclosure form and site, floor, or building elevation plans as required supporting materials. A plat of survey may also be required.
- Can I submit the online-notarized petition to the city?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.