Annexation
Ownership Disclosure
Planned unit development
Residential Parking
Special Use
Subdivision of Land
Vacation of Right-of-Way
Variation or Variation of Use
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How to Petition the City for Annexation
In order to receive the benefit of City of
Joliet services, including sewer and water service, police
and fireprotection, and other services, a property must be
situated within Joliet's corporate limits. Any property which
is in unincorporated Will County and contiguous to Joliet's
corporate limits, may be annexed to the City upon application
to the City and approval by City Council. Any property which
meets these requirements may be annexed to the City by having
the owner or his authorized agent follow this procedure:
1. Applicant meets with a staff member from
the Planning & Economic Development Division to discuss
requirements for annexation.
2. Applicant meets with a staff member from
the Pulbic Works & Utilities Department to ascertain availability
of utilities.
3. Applicant files a petition for annexation
complete with legal description, signature of all owners,
name and addresses of all owners within 300 feet of subject
property, and filing fee, at least 27 days prior to the Plan
Commission meeting. A plat of annexation will be required
prior to City Council review. (Download Petitions 1
& 2)
4. Staff reviews application at Community
Design Review Board meeting.
5. Plan Commission holds a public hearing
and recommends action to City Council. Applicant or authorized
agent must appear at the Plan Commission meeting to affirm
the petition and answer any questions.
6. City Council acts upon recommendation of
Plan Commission.
7. City records ordinance approving annexation
along with plat of annexation received from applicant.
8. Sewer and water connection fee is payable
to the City Collector at time of building permit application.
ESTIMATED TIME FROM RECEIPT OF PETITION TO
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 45-60 DAYS.
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