Montvale, NJ · Bergen County
Site Plan Review & Variance Application
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking Montvale Planning Board review of a site plan, an amendment to an approved plan, or zoning variance relief.
- 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 form to request a presubmission conference or informal review, formal site development plan review, review of an amendment, or zoning variance relief from the Montvale Planning Board. The application collects property, ownership, and project details, asks about prior proceedings and county review, and includes certifications and owner consent. The form also identifies supporting materials, including proof of ownership or property interest, tax certification, and proof of notice to nearby property owners when applicable.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking Montvale Planning Board review of a site plan, a change to an approved plan, or zoning variance relief should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn applicant certification and record-owner consent affidavit blocks; the applicant and record owner sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Site Plan Review & Variance Application and review which parts apply to your request.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, property, project, and supporting-document details. Arrange for the record owner to complete the consent affidavit if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the applicant certification and, if applicable, the record-owner consent affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign each applicable sworn statement during the video appointment as directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit 20 sets of the completed application and required supporting materials to the Board Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montvale. 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 get the applicant certification notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant certification during the video appointment when instructed.
- Do I need to notarize the record-owner consent too?
- The form includes a separate sworn consent affidavit for the record owner, with its own signature and notary block. The owner signs that statement before a notary.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize by video.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to submit 20 sets of the completed application to the Board Secretary and says unfolded plans will not be accepted. Confirm submission details with the municipality if unsure.