Oakland, NJ · Bergen County
Zoning Board Application
Oakland property owners and applicants use this application to seek zoning relief or approvals from the Borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and provide project, property, and hearing-notice information.
- 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 10-page application to request items such as an appeal, ordinance interpretation, bulk variance, use variance, or approval ancillary to a variance. Applicants provide property and project details, explain the requested relief, complete the zoning table, and include required supporting materials. The form also contains a hearing notice and an affidavit of proof of service for documenting mailed notice to nearby property owners and listed agencies.
Who needs it
An applicant or property owner seeking zoning relief or related approval from Oakland’s Zoning Board of Adjustment should complete the application and its applicable supporting sections.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Oakland’s Zoning Board Application and review its instructions and required supporting materials.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Provide applicant and property information, describe the proposal and requested relief, and complete the zoning table.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant verification and, if applicable, affidavit of proof of service during the notarial session.
- 5
Submit The Application Packet
Include applicable attachments and submit the collated packet to the Borough as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oakland. 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 Oakland zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the application and applicable affidavit, then book an appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statements during the video session and follow the Borough’s instructions for submitting the application packet.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a jurat for the applicant’s verification and a jurat for the affidavit of proof of service. The person signing each sworn statement must sign before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists supporting items that may apply, including the Zoning Officer’s decision, tax-payment certification, property survey, plans, and other agency approvals. It also instructs applicants to submit collated application sets in packet form.
Zoning Board Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.