Monroe, CT · Fairfield County
Architectural Review Board Application
The Architectural Review Board application is for property owners and applicants seeking review of proposed construction, additions, or site improvements in Monroe, Connecticut.
- 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
Use this application to present a proposed building, addition, or other site improvements to Monroe’s Architectural Review Board. It requests project and contact information, plans, and supporting materials so the Board can review design, landscaping, access, and effects on nearby properties. The Board advises the Planning and Zoning Commission, which is the approval entity; applicants and professional representatives must attend a meeting to present plans and answer questions.
Who needs it
Property owners and authorized applicants proposing new construction, additions, or other site improvements in Monroe should complete and submit this application for Architectural Review Board consideration.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes separate subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the applicant and owner; each must sign their respective application statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Monroe’s Architectural Review Board application and review its submission checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the project and contact information, and gather the required plans, narrative, and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the applicant and owner signature blocks; check with Monroe about online-notarized submissions.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes their subscribed-and-sworn signature before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Provide the signed application and required submission materials to the Town of Monroe as directed by the application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monroe. 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 the Monroe Architectural Review Board application?
- Provide six paper application sets and one PDF CD with the signed application, supporting narrative, and required materials. The form also calls for current, sealed and certified plans and other project information.
- Do I need both the applicant and owner signatures notarized?
- Yes. The form says both applicant and owner notarized signatures are required. It also allows a written, notarized owner consent to submit the application, signed and dated by the owner.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the Town of Monroe whether it accepts an online-notarized application before submitting it.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- Applicants and their professional representatives must attend an ARB meeting to present the plans and answer questions. The ARB serves in an advisory role to the Planning and Zoning Commission, which approves projects.
- What if I am unsure about submission requirements?
- The form lists required materials and explains that the ARB may request additional information. Contact the Town of Monroe or confirm with the town clerk if unsure.