Westwood, NJ · Bergen County
Outdoor Cafe Application
This application requests a Westwood outdoor cafe permit and is filed by a business applicant seeking to place tables, chairs, or other permitted seating outside an establishment.
- 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
Westwood businesses use this application to request permission to operate an outdoor cafe and provide information about the business, property, owner, seating, and restroom availability. Applicants must submit a sketch showing the proposed cafe area and nearby features, provide an insurance rider naming the Borough as additionally insured, and agree to indemnify the Borough. The form includes Borough regulations on sidewalk clearance, seating, operation, and annual permit renewal.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized applicant seeking to operate outdoor dining in Westwood must submit this application to the Borough’s Zoning Officer.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to-before-me jurat, and the applicant or owner signing the indemnification agreement must swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Outdoor Cafe Application from the Borough of Westwood.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter business, applicant, and property-owner details; prepare the requested site sketch and insurance rider.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn indemnification agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the agreement during the notary session and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
File the completed application and supporting materials with the Borough’s Zoning Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westwood. 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 complete the notarized section?
- Sign the indemnification agreement before the notary, who completes the sworn-to-before-me jurat. Bring the completed application and supporting materials for submission to the Borough.
- Do I need to submit a sketch and insurance rider?
- Yes. The application requests a sketch of the proposed cafe area and an insurance rider naming the Borough of Westwood as additionally insured.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What does the application say about sidewalk clearance?
- It requires a four-foot unobstructed pedestrian area. The attached regulations also address tables, chairs, operating hours, cleanup, and other outdoor cafe conditions.