Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County
Zoning Application
Winnebago County property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning change, special use permit, variation, or other listed zoning action.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- wincoil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to petition Winnebago County for a zoning action, including a zoning map amendment, special use permit, variation, planned unit development, appeal, or text amendment. The county requires a completed application, fee, legal description, and applicable project materials before scheduling a public hearing. The form asks for applicant and owner details, property information, the action requested, adjacent property information, and signatures.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a listed zoning action for property in Winnebago County must complete and submit this application with the required materials and fee.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, required materials, and appropriate fee to the Planning and Zoning Department, 404 Elm Street, Room 403, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants must also provide testimony under oath at the public hearing.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the zoning application packet and read its instructions and procedure checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, and property information, select the requested zoning action, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the fee, legal description, applicable project drawings, written statements, and other materials required for your request.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning and Zoning Department at the address listed in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What zoning actions can I request with this application?
- The application lists zoning map amendments, special use permits, variations, planned unit developments, appeals, text amendments, and future land use plan amendments.
- What materials must I include with my application?
- The county requires an application form, fee, legal description, and applicable project drawings and written statements. The packet checklist describes materials that depend on the type of request.
- How do I submit the Winnebago County zoning application?
- Submit the completed application, required materials, and appropriate fee to the Planning and Zoning Department at 404 Elm Street, Room 403, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Applicants must provide testimony under oath at the public hearing.