West Salem, WI · La Crosse County
Petition for Change of Zone
This petition asks the Village of West Salem to reclassify property under its zoning ordinance and is filed by the property owner or lessee seeking the change.
- 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 petition asks the Village of West Salem to amend its zoning ordinance and reclassify a described property from one district to another. Applicants provide current and proposed uses, explain why the change is needed and how it affects nearby properties, and attach required ownership lists and a plot plan. The form states that a $100 fee is due when the petition is filed with the Village Administrator, with additional costs for engineering, legal, administrative, or fiscal work.
Who needs it
A property owner or lessee seeking to have the Village of West Salem reclassify property under its zoning ordinance needs to complete and file this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a county jurat stating “subscribed and sworn to before me”; each applicant signing the sworn statements must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Village of West Salem Petition for Change of Zone form.
- 2
Fill Out the Petition
Complete the property, zoning, use, and explanation sections, and prepare the required Exhibits A through D.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statements during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File the completed petition and exhibits with the Village Administrator and pay the fee stated on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Salem. 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 complete the notarized part of this petition?
- Fill in the petition, but wait to sign the sworn statements until your notary session. The form includes a jurat, so you swear to the statements and sign before the notary.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a “subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and a notary signature and commission-expiration section.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this petition?
- Wisconsin law, Wis. Stat. §140.145, authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized petition.
- What must I attach when filing the petition?
- The form calls for Exhibits A, B, and C listing nearby landowners and addresses, plus Exhibit D, a plot plan showing the proposed rezoning area and surrounding properties.
- When are the fees due?
- The form says the $100 petition fee is payable to the Village of West Salem when the petition is filed with the Village Administrator. Additional listed costs may also apply.