Upper Saddle River, MT · Bergen County
Soil Moving Application Form (Revised August 2025)
This application requests borough review of proposed soil moving or grading work and is completed by the applicant and property owner.
What this form is
Use this form to apply for borough review of a construction or soil-moving project, including work to remove soil beyond property lines or fill land. It asks for applicant and property-owner details, the site location, the purpose and quantity of soil work, its destination and origin, the proposed completion date, and equipment information. The form also lists plans and other attachments to include.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking borough review of soil-moving or grading work should complete this application with the property owner and include the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application, plans, checks, construction jacket, and completed permit application forms to the Office of the Planning Board Clerk, not the Building Department. Email PDF copies of the application and plans to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it requests the property owner’s signature and date, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Soil Moving Application Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant and property-owner details, site information, soil-work details, proposed completion date, and equipment information.
- 3
Gather Listed Attachments
Include the listed insurance proof, vehicle route, erosion-control statement, maps, application copies, and any applicable tree plan.
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Submit To The Planning Board Clerk
Submit the application and materials to the Office of the Planning Board Clerk, and email PDF copies of the application and plans to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Soil Moving Application cover?
- It requests borough review of construction or soil-moving work, including grading by removing soil beyond property lines, filling land, or another stated purpose.
- What attachments are listed?
- The form lists proof of liability insurance, a vehicle route, an erosion-control plan statement, topographical maps, and two application copies. New home construction also requires two copies of a tree plan.
- Do I need a notary for the Soil Moving Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; it asks the property owner to sign and date, and lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Soil Moving Application?
- Submit the application and listed materials to the Office of the Planning Board Clerk, not the Building Department. Email PDF copies of the application and plans to [email protected].
Need something notarized?
This Soil Moving Application Form (Revised August 2025) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Upper Saddle River form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.