Joliet, IL · Will County
Variation or Appeal Petition
This petition packet requests zoning relief or an appeal from the Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by a property applicant or their agent with the Planning Division.
- 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
Use this packet to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a zoning variation or appeal for a property. The packet includes the petition, ownership disclosure form, and sign-posting instructions; applicants must also provide applicable plans and may need a plat of survey. The application must be notarized and filed with the Planning Department at least 27 days before the scheduled meeting. The applicant or agent must appear and testify under oath at the meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variation or appeal, or their agent, must submit the petition and required supporting materials to the Planning Division.
Why it needs a notary
The petition has an Illinois and Will County jurat; the petitioner signs the sworn statement before the notary, and the owner also signs if different from the petitioner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the Variation or Appeal Petition packet and review its instructions and filing requirements.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the property, petitioner, request, and variation-criteria sections; complete the ownership disclosure and gather applicable plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the petition’s sworn statement and check with the Planning Division if unsure about its procedures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition before the notary during the online session; the owner signs too if different from the petitioner.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized petition and supporting materials with the Planning Division 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 submit a Joliet variation or appeal petition?
- Complete the petition and ownership disclosure, gather required plans, have the petition notarized, then file it with the Planning Division at least 27 days before the scheduled board meeting.
- Do I need to appear at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting?
- Yes. The packet says the applicant or their agent must appear and testify under oath at the scheduled meeting.
- Can I sign the petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether this method meets its filing procedures.
- What supporting documents does the packet require?
- The packet lists a Joliet Ownership Disclosure form and applicable site, concept, floor, or building elevation plans. A plat of survey may also be required.