Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance Certificate Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Zoning Compliance Certificate Application?

Submit one copy to the Zoning Official with the required materials listed on the form. Include a $225 check payable to the Borough of Westwood.

What materials must accompany the application?

The form lists exterior photos, a site survey or plan no more than five years old, and building plans or a tenant space layout. It also lists a $225 check.

Which businesses need a Health Department signature?

The form lists businesses including bakeries, restaurants, fitness centers, pet shops, and retail food establishments. It says listed businesses need a Health Department signature before acceptance and inspections before opening.

Westwood, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Zoning Compliance Certificate Application

Westwood businesses use this application to request zoning review for a property, tenant, or proposed business use.

What this form is

This application requests zoning review before the Borough issues a Zoning Compliance Certificate. It asks for property and ownership information, proposed business use, building improvements, signage, and other details; applicants must also provide photos, plans, and a site survey. Some listed business types need a Health Department signature before the application can be accepted, and the document says health inspections are required before opening.

Who needs it

Property owners, buyers, or tenants seeking a Zoning Compliance Certificate for a business in Westwood should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit one copy to the Zoning Official with the listed application materials. The form says to include a $225 check payable to the Borough of Westwood.

About notarization

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

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Compliance Certificate Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, proposed business, use, improvement, and signage information, then sign and date it.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required exterior photos, site survey or plan, building plans or tenant layout, and $225 check.
4
Submit To The Zoning Official
Submit one copy of the application and its listed materials to the Zoning Official.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance Certificate Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Zoning Compliance Certificate Application?: Submit one copy to the Zoning Official with the required materials listed on the form. Include a $225 check payable to the Borough of Westwood.
What materials must accompany the application?: The form lists exterior photos, a site survey or plan no more than five years old, and building plans or a tenant space layout. It also lists a $225 check.
Which businesses need a Health Department signature?: The form lists businesses including bakeries, restaurants, fitness centers, pet shops, and retail food establishments. It says listed businesses need a Health Department signature before acceptance and inspections before opening.

Need something notarized?

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