Winfield, IN · Lake County
Board of Zoning Appeals Special Exception Application
This six-page application requests a special exception from the Winfield Board of Zoning Appeals and is filed by a property owner or petitioner seeking approval for a proposed use.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Winfield · Winfield, Lake County, Indiana
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- winfield.in.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 includes the special exception application, findings of fact, an ownership affidavit, a sample public hearing notice, and a petitioner affidavit of public hearing. The town requires the application, fee, ownership proof, and supporting materials to begin scheduling a hearing; the petitioner must also complete notice and mailing steps before the hearing. Incomplete filings or missed notice requirements may postpone the hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner seeking a special exception from Winfield’s Board of Zoning Appeals must file the application and required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes acknowledgment and jurat blocks; the owner or petitioner signing each applicable section must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the six-page special exception application packet from the Town of Winfield.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill out the application and required affidavits, and gather ownership proof, findings of fact, plans, drawings, and other supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the owner and petitioner signatures required by the application and affidavits.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign the applicable sections as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed packet, supporting documents, and fee with the Town of Winfield, then follow its hearing notice instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winfield. 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 the special exception application?
- File the completed application, required notarized affidavits, ownership proof, supporting materials, and filing fee with the Town of Winfield. Follow the packet’s instructions for public hearing notice and mailing.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- Yes. The packet requires an original notarized owner signature on the application and notarized signatures on the ownership and public hearing affidavits where applicable.
- Can I sign the form with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarization with a remote notary public endorsement. Indiana law also recognizes notarial acts by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What happens if my filing is incomplete?
- The form says missing required filing items or failure to meet the public hearing notice requirements may result in a postponement of the hearing.
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