Ocean City, NJ · Cape May County
Combined Board Development Application
This application lets property owners and other applicants request development approvals from the Ocean City Planning Board or Zoning Board and submit the information and supporting materials required for review.
- 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
Ocean City uses this application for development requests heard by its Planning Board or Zoning Board, including applications for site plans, subdivisions, and variances. Applicants must complete the applicable sections, provide required supporting documents and fees, and follow the filing and notice instructions. The application includes a sworn certification that the information is true and accurate; additional notarized affidavits may be required when the applicant is not the property owner or when serving notice.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking development approval from the Ocean City Planning Board or Zoning Board must file this application with the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat beneath the applicant’s or attorney’s sworn certification; that signer must swear to and sign the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Ocean City’s Combined Board Development Application and review the instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, requested approvals, and other applicable information; gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification and any required notarized affidavits.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and sign the applicable sworn statement when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application, required copies, supporting documents, and fees with the Ocean City Division of Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean City. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn certification during the video session, and submit the notarized application with required materials to the City.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The application’s applicant or attorney certification is sworn before a notary. The instructions also require notarization of the affidavit of ownership when the applicant does not own the property and the Affidavit of Service.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its notaries. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state may also have that act recognized in New Jersey.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for an original and five copies, supporting documents, required fees, and applicable notice and ownership affidavits. Check the application checklist and confirm with the municipality if unsure.