Ocean City, NJ · Cape May County
Combined Board Development Application
This application requests Ocean City Planning Board or Zoning Board review of proposed development and is filed by the applicant with the Division of Planning.
- 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
Use this application to request applicable development approvals, such as variances, subdivisions, or site plan review, for property in Ocean City. The packet includes application instructions, submission requirements, fee information, plat requirements, and forms; applicants must complete the applicable sections and provide supporting documents. The city also requires notarization of the applicant’s or attorney’s certification, and an owner who is not the applicant must consent or provide a signed consent letter.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Planning Board or Zoning Board review of development in Ocean City must complete the applicable sections and file the application with the Division of Planning.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the applicant or attorney certifying the application’s truth and accuracy; that signer must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Combined Board Development Application from the City of Ocean City Division of Planning.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the applicant, property, requested approvals, and other applicable information; gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant or attorney who will certify the application.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the certification in front of the notary, who completes the sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the required application copies and supporting materials 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 applicable sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant or attorney certification during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the property owner’s consent?
- The application provides a jurat for the applicant or attorney’s certification. A non-owner applicant must also obtain the owner’s signature on the form or submit a signed consent letter; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions require an original and five copies of the application and supporting documents, along with applicable materials such as a plat, tax proof, and certified list of people to receive notice. Additional copies may be requested after administrative completeness.
- Can a New Jersey application be notarized remotely?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries in October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.