Joliet, IL · Will County
Variation of Use Petition
This petition packet requests approval for a variation of use and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking zoning relief from the City of Joliet.
- 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 asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to review a proposed variation of use, with the Board making a recommendation before the City Council makes the final decision. Joliet requires the application to be notarized and filed with the Planning Department at least 27 days before the scheduled Board meeting; applicants must also submit an ownership disclosure form and required plans, and appear or have an agent testify under oath at the hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variation of use in Joliet must submit this petition packet with the ownership disclosure form and required project plans.
Why it needs a notary
The petition includes a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the petitioner signs the notarization block before the notary, with an owner signature if different.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Variation of Use Application Packet from the City of Joliet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the petition and ownership disclosure form, and prepare the required site, floor, or elevation plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the petition's subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application and supporting 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 submit a variation of use petition?
- Complete the petition and ownership disclosure form, gather the required plans, and file the notarized application with the Planning Department at least 27 days before the scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
- Do I need to appear at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting?
- The packet says the applicant or an agent must appear and testify under oath at the scheduled meeting.
- Can I notarize this petition online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the packet require?
- The packet lists a Joliet Ownership Disclosure form and a site plan or concept plan, with floor plans and building elevation plans where applicable. A plat of survey may also be required.