Hackensack, MT · Bergen County
Soil Movement Application
The Soil Movement Application requests a city permit for soil excavation or placement and is completed by the applicant and property owner.
What this form is
Hackensack requires a permit before anyone excavates or places more than 25 cubic yards of soil on a lot; applicants for Planning Board or Zoning Board development must also seek a permit. The application asks for property, applicant, owner, and contractor details, soil quantity and purpose, its source or destination, and the number of days of work. The property owner signs and dates the application.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a soil movement permit, including applicants for Planning Board or Zoning Board development, complete this application with the property owner.
How to submit it
Submit the application to Building, Housing, Land Use at 216 Union St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. The document lists a $200 fee and telephone number 201-646-3920.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner signs to certify the soil is clean and agrees to follow the stated ordinance provisions.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Soil Movement Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner, and contractor information, along with the soil movement details requested.
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Sign And Submit
Have the property owner sign and date the application, then submit it to Building, Housing, Land Use at the listed address.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Soil Movement Application?
- Applicants seeking a soil movement permit use it, including applicants for development before the Planning Board or Zoning Board.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property, applicant, owner, and contractor details; soil quantity, purpose, and source or destination; and the number of work days.
- Do I need a notary for the Soil Movement Application?
- No. The property owner signs and dates the application without a notary, certifying that the soil is clean and agreeing to follow the stated provisions.
- How do I submit the Soil Movement Application?
- Submit it to Building, Housing, Land Use at 216 Union St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. The form lists a $200 fee.
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