Absecon, NJ · Atlantic County
Zoning Variance Instructions and Application
This application asks Absecon property owners or applicants to provide property details, explain requested zoning relief, and submit supporting materials for Zoning Board review.
- 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 packet to apply to the Absecon Zoning Board of Adjustment for variances or grounds of appeal. It collects applicant and owner information, property details, requested relief, supporting reasons, and signatures, and includes submission procedures, escrow information, and a certification of understanding. The city instructs applicants to submit the required copies and supporting documents; after the application is deemed complete, the applicant will be notified of the hearing schedule.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, option holders, or agents seeking zoning variances or other listed relief from the Absecon Zoning Board of Adjustment need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for the owner’s consent and the application; the owner and applicant, owner, or agent sign before the notary as applicable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Absecon Zoning Variance Instructions and Application packet.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant, owner, property, and requested-relief sections, and gather the supporting documents described in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicable sworn-and-subscribed-before-me signature section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the relevant section during your remote notary appointment and complete the notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the packet’s instructions to provide the required copies and supporting materials to the Zoning Board Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Absecon. 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 completed zoning variance application?
- Complete the application and gather supporting papers, then follow the packet’s copy, envelope, and submission instructions for the Zoning Board Secretary. After the city deems it complete and schedules a hearing, follow the notice and proof-of-publication steps.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The application includes sworn-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for the owner’s consent and the application signature. The relevant signer should complete the applicable section before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Since October 2021, New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What supporting materials and notices does the packet describe?
- The instructions give examples such as a survey, plot plan, or other helpful supporting documents. After the application is complete and scheduled, the packet describes notifying people on a 200-foot list and publishing a hearing notice.
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