Request a Variation
A variation is a process that allows property owners to build structures, make improvements, or use land in a way that is not consistent with the Village's Zoning Code.
Process Overview
Process Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Village staff will help you determine if you need a variation upon:
- Reviewing your building permit application during the permit and inspection process
- Reviewing your preliminary plan application during the development process
Please contact Village Staff to set up a meeting to discuss the Variation process. The following items will be requested for a variation request:
- Variation Application
- Proof of ownership of the property, such as a copy of the Warranty Deed, Title Policy or Trust Deed.
- Legal description of the property must be provided. This can be found on the Warranty Deed, Title Policy, Trust Deed or Plat of Survey.
- Narrative describing the specific request, its necessity, and the full work to be performed.
- Response to Standards as provided by Village Staff specific to each variation type.
- Plat of Survey for the subject property showing the location of the variation requested.
- Mailing labels of names and addresses of all property owners within two hundred fifty (250) feet of the subject property. The Township Assessor’s Office can assist you with this list:
- Certificate of Mailing form. This form is included in the variation application.
- Residential Variation fees is $125. RV Variation fee is $50.
- If the application is being made by anyone other than the owner, include a letter from the owner authorizing that person to act as owner’s agent.
- Any other documents requested by Village Staff.
Public hearings provide a platform for the public to be notified as well as voice their opinions about the project. All public hearings are held at Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings.
- Notice of the Public Hearing will be published, not more than thirty nor less than fifteen days before the hearing, in one or more newspapers generally circulated within the Village.
- Public Hearing Sign will be posted by the Village of Buffalo Grove at least 15 days in advance of the public hearing date. The sign will be picked up by Village personnel after the final recommendation has been made by the Commission.
- Notifications of the public hearing will be sent out to the property owners within two hundred fifty (250) feet of the subject property.