Rockford, IL · Winnebago County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Rockford property owners or their representatives use this application to request a zoning variation, special use permit, or zoning map amendment.
What this form is
Use this application to ask Rockford’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a variation, special use permit, or zoning map amendment. The form requests property, owner, and applicant details, the action sought, and existing and proposed uses. Applicants must return the completed application by the filing deadline and provide supporting materials, which may include a soils report, zoning narrative, and—when required—a site plan.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking a zoning variation, special use permit, or zoning map amendment in Rockford needs this application.
How to submit it
Make an appointment to review the application at least one week before the filing deadline, then return the completed form to the Zoning Office by that deadline. The document lists the office at 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104, and includes a fee schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached soil and water district request also calls for a petitioner signature and date, not notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property and applicant details, requested zoning action, and existing and proposed uses.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include the required soils report and zoning narrative; provide a site plan for a special use permit or variation request.
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Submit To The Zoning Office
Make an appointment at least one week before the filing deadline and return the completed application to the Zoning Office by the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests can I make with the Rockford zoning application?
- The application lets you request a zoning map amendment, special use permit, or variation. It asks for property details and information about the requested action.
- What supporting materials may I need?
- The instructions require a soils report and zoning narrative. A site plan is required for requests involving a special use permit or variation; other reviews or permits may also apply depending on the request.
- Do I need a notary for the Rockford zoning application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached soil and water district request also calls for a petitioner signature and date, not notarization.
- How do I submit the Rockford zoning application?
- Make an appointment to review your application at least one week before the filing deadline, then return the completed form to the Zoning Office by the deadline.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.