APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING

• Please allow up to 5 business days for processing and response to your submission. 
• Once the submission has been reviewed, we will be in contact with you for payment and any additional information.
• You may pay by credit card over the phone, or submit a check via US mail.
• If you have not heard from us after 5 business days, please contact our front office staff at 309-434-2226 ext. 5

Online entry of all application documents is preferred to allow for faster processing times.

After the Final Plat is approved:

• We will contact you with a copy of the signed ordinance, and an invoice for any associated tap-on or parkland fees.
• In order to complete the recording process we require two (2) mylar copies and originals of all certificates submitted with the application, including:
  • Surveyor’s Certificate (unless on the mylar plat)
  • County Clerk’s Certificate
  • Owner’s Certificate
  • School District Certificate
• We will email you with the final recorded copy of and document number

All documents submitted in person should be submitted to the Economic & Community Development Department on the 2nd Floor of the Government Building.

Please upload the following:

1. Petition for Approval of Final Plat

• Please do not use any templates issued prior to 10/2022 
• You may download a copy of the current template here
• Please email us if you need an eSign version of the Petition prepared for Owner signature.

2. Final Plat

3. Supporting Documents

• Text version of the full legal description of the subject property
• Surveyor’s Certificate (unless on mylar plat)
• County Clerk’s Certificate
• Owner’s Certificate
• School District Certificate
• Additional documentation, as appropriate

Documents may also be emailed to planning@cityblm.org