Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County

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Zoning Certificate of Occupancy

This form requests a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy for a Ridgewood property and is completed by an applicant providing property, business, and proposed-use information.

What this form is

The form provides property, business, owner, and use information for a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy request. It asks for the property address, block and lot, business and owner details, previous and proposed uses, and the applicant’s signed certification. The form lists a $50 zoning certificate fee and states that open construction permits must be inspected separately and closed before the certificate is issued.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy for a Ridgewood property completes the form with property, business, owner, and use details.

How to submit it

Submit the form to Buildings and Inspections, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450; the form lists a $50 zoning certificate fee.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Zoning Certificate of Occupancy form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the property, business, owner, and use information, then sign and date the applicant certification.

  3. 3

    Address Open Permits

    The form states that open construction permits must be inspected separately and closed before the certificate is issued.

  4. 4

    Submit to Buildings and Inspections

    Submit the form to Buildings and Inspections at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The form lists a $50 fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Certificate of Occupancy form?
No. The applicant signs and dates this form without a notary. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Zoning Certificate of Occupancy form?
Submit the form to Buildings and Inspections at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The form lists a $50 zoning certificate fee.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for property details, business and owner information, previous and proposed uses, and the applicant’s signed certification.
What must happen before the certificate is issued?
The form states that all open construction permits must be inspected separately and closed before a Zoning Certificate is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgewood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.