Oakland, MT · Bergen County
Highlands Exemption Determination Application
Oakland applicants use this application to ask the borough to determine whether a proposed project qualifies for an exemption from Highlands regulations.
What this form is
The application asks the borough to determine whether a proposed activity, improvement, or development project in the Highlands Region qualifies for one of the listed exemptions. Applicants provide project, property, owner, and contact information, initial the applicable exemption, sign the form, and include the supporting documents listed for that exemption. An exemption determination does not remove other applicable permit requirements.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a project in the Highlands Region who believe it qualifies for one of the application’s listed exemptions should complete and submit it.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and all supporting documentation to the municipal office at One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner provide signatures, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Highlands Exemption Determination Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the project, property, owner, and applicant information on page 1.
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Review the Exemptions
Review the listed exemptions, initial the applicable exemption, and gather its required supporting documentation.
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Sign and Submit
Sign the application and submit it with all supporting documentation to the municipal office at One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, but does not specify a notary or a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?
- Submit the completed application with all supporting documentation to the municipal office at One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The required documents depend on the exemption you are claiming. Review the documentation listed beneath the applicable exemption in the application and include the relevant items.
Need something notarized?
This Highlands Exemption Determination Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.