Lockport, IL · Will County
Variance Application
This application requests a zoning variance and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking review by the Lockport Plan & Zoning Commission.
- 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 form collects property, applicant, and project details, explains the requested variance, and includes a petition and review standards for the Commission to consider. Lockport requires the application and supporting materials for a variance request; the packet lists items such as a written summary, survey or site plan, and applicable fees. The applicant or representative must attend the scheduled Commission meeting or the case will be postponed.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a zoning variance in Lockport must complete and submit this application with the required supporting documents and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The petition includes a jurat; the petitioner must sign and swear or affirm before the notary, who completes the oath, date, and notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Lockport Variance Application and review its checklist and petition.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant and property details, describe the variance request, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the petition's jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the petition in the notary's presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized petition and complete application package to Lockport's Community Development Department as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lockport. 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 petition notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the petition during the video session, and return the notarized form with the required application materials.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition states that the petitioner must sign and includes an oath and jurat. Sign and swear or affirm before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for this Lockport form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312. It also recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for a written summary, application fees, an HOA compliance form if applicable, a completed variance petition, and a survey or site plan. It also lists architectural elevations when applicable and electronic copies of the required documents.
Variance Application in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.