Oak Creek, WI · Milwaukee County
Change of Zoning Application
This application asks the City of Oak Creek Common Council to change the zoning classification of described property and is filed by the property owner or owners.
- 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
Property owners use this form to petition the Common Council to amend the City of Oak Creek zoning map by changing the zoning district for the land described in the application. It includes spaces for the affected property’s legal description, the requested zoning change, owner information, and a sworn statement. The form does not state when an application is required, so check with the city about its submission requirements.
Who needs it
An owner or owners of all or part of the affected land who want the Common Council to change its zoning classification need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the property owner or owners making the petition sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Change of Zoning Application from the City of Oak Creek.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the affected property’s legal description, zoning information, and owner details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized application to the City of Oak Creek and follow its filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oak Creek. 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 a change of zoning application?
- Complete the property and owner details, provide the affected land’s legal description, sign before a notary, and submit the application to the City of Oak Creek. Ask the city about its filing process.
- Do I need to have this application notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that it was subscribed and sworn before a notary, so the owner or owners signing the petition must appear before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Wisconsin law, Wis. Stat. §140.145, authorizes remote online notarization by eligible Wisconsin notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize an eligible sworn signature by video; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information should I prepare?
- Have the legal description of the affected property, the current and requested zoning districts, and the owner or owners’ addresses ready to enter on the form.