Shorewood Hills, WI · Dane County
Zoning Appeal and Petition for Review
This four-page petition requests a variance from Village of Shorewood Hills zoning requirements and is filed by the property owner or an agent authorized to act for the owner.
- 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 gathers owner or agent details, property information, prior appeal history, and the requested variance with reasons supporting it. The petition must include an accurate, detailed scale drawing of the property and improvements. The village states that the petition is valid only if notarized, and the petitioner must be an owner or an agent authorized by the owner.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning variance in Shorewood Hills, or an agent authorized by the owner to file the petition, completes and files this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn verification jurat: each owner or petitioner signs before the notary, who completes the subscription, venue, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Village of Shorewood Hills Zoning Appeal and Petition for Review.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter owner or agent and property details, explain the requested variance, and prepare the required scale drawing. Leave the sworn signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification and the completed, unsigned verification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the verification during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized petition and accompanying scale drawing to the Village of Shorewood Hills.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shorewood Hills. 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 notarize the zoning appeal petition online?
- Complete the petition but leave the verification signature for your appointment. Book with a commissioned online notary, sign during the video session, then submit the notarized form and required scale drawing to the village.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the petition is valid only if notarized. The owner or petitioner signs the sworn verification before the notary, who completes the notarial fields.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Wis. Stat. §140.145 authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary, subject to its requirements and exclusions. This zoning petition is not one of the excluded document types listed there.
- What else must accompany the petition?
- The form requires an accurate, detailed scale drawing showing the property, dimensions, existing and proposed improvements, relevant topography, abutting properties, and the area affected by the variance.
- How do I confirm the village's filing requirements?
- Contact the Village of Shorewood Hills about filing and any additional requirements; confirm with the city or village if unsure.