Montvale, MT · Bergen County
Major Soil Movement Application
Montvale’s Major Soil Movement Application is for applicants seeking approval to move more than 500 cubic yards of soil in the borough.
What this form is
Use this application to request Planning Board approval for soil movement in excess of 500 cubic yards. It asks for applicant, owner, contractor, engineer, and property details, along with the amount and reason for the movement, proposed dates, soil destinations, truck route, and tree impacts. The application instructions also identify required maps, a Form W-9, a public hearing, and fees and escrow.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval to move more than 500 cubic yards of soil in Montvale must complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit 20 copies to the Board Secretary with the filing fee, the amount computed per cubic yard, and the escrow deposit. Submit the completed Form W-9 with the application.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and print their names, and the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Major Soil Movement Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested applicant, property, contractor, engineer, and soil movement details, then obtain the required signatures.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the completed Form W-9 and 17 copies of the topographical map described in the application instructions.
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Submit To The Board Secretary
Submit 20 application copies with the filing fee, amount computed per cubic yard, and escrow deposit.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Major Soil Movement Application?
- Applicants seeking approval for soil movement in excess of 500 cubic yards use this form. It requests information about the applicant, property owner, soil excavator and transporter, engineer, and proposed work.
- What must accompany the application?
- The instructions call for a completed Form W-9 and 17 copies of a topographical map prepared and signed by a licensed engineer. They also describe filing fees and an escrow deposit.
- Do I need a notary for the Major Soil Movement Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and print their names, and the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Major Soil Movement Application?
- Submit 20 copies to the Board Secretary with the filing fee, the amount computed per cubic yard, and the escrow deposit. Submit the completed Form W-9 with the application.
Need something notarized?
This Major Soil Movement Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Montvale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.