Rockford, IL · Winnebago County
Application to Appeal a Zoning Officer Decision
Property owners or other appellants use this application to appeal a Zoning Officer decision or use classification determination in Rockford.
What this form is
This application asks the City to review a Zoning Officer decision or a determination of use classification. It requests property and ownership details, the appellant’s contact information and interest in the property, and existing and proposed uses. If the appeal involves a specific property, an area site plan must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Anyone appealing a Zoning Officer decision or use classification determination in Rockford should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Planning and Zoning Division at 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; an area site plan must accompany an appeal involving a specific property.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application to Appeal from this page.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property, owner, and appellant information requested, along with existing and proposed property uses.
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Gather the Site Plan
If the appeal involves a specific property, include an area site plan with the application.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Planning and Zoning Division at 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application to Appeal cover?
- It is used to appeal a Zoning Officer decision or a determination of use classification.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property and ownership details, appellant contact information and interest in the property, and existing and proposed uses.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the Planning and Zoning Division at 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; an area site plan must accompany an appeal involving a specific property.
Need something notarized?
This Application to Appeal a Zoning Officer Decision doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.