Cedar Grove, NJ · Essex County
Site Plan, Subdivision, and Use Variance Application
This application requests Cedar Grove Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment review for a site plan, subdivision, or variance, and is filed by the applicant with supporting documents.
- 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 subdivision or site plan approval, variance relief, or other listed zoning approvals from Cedar Grove’s Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment. The township reviews the application for completeness before assigning a hearing date; incomplete submissions may be rejected or delay a hearing. The instructions require an original signed application, requested copies, supporting materials, and fees. Property fronting a county road also requires an application to the County Planning Board.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Cedar Grove approval for a site plan, subdivision, variance, or other listed land-use request must complete and submit this application with required materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Site Plan, Subdivision, and Use Variance Application and accompanying instructions and checklists.
- 2
Complete the Required Sections
Select the requested approvals, provide applicant and property details, and prepare applicable supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for each required sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable certification, ownership affidavit, or authorization during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Submit the original signed application, requested copies, supporting documents, and separate filing and escrow fee checks.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cedar Grove. 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 submit this application?
- Complete the application and applicable checklists, gather the required supporting documents, and submit the original signed application with the requested copies and fees to the township. Incomplete submissions may be rejected or delay a hearing.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application certification, Affidavit of Ownership, and owner authorization contain sworn-and-subscribed language and a notary block. Have each required signer complete the applicable section before a notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. You can meet with a commissioned online notary by video; confirm the township accepts your notarized submission.
- When will the application receive a hearing date?
- The application will not receive a hearing date until the Board’s consulting planner deems it complete. The instructions say the Planning Department will provide written notice of application status within 45 days after submission.
- Do I need to apply to the County Planning Board too?
- The form says property fronting a county road must also submit an application to the County Planning Board. Contact the county using the information in the form, or confirm with the municipality if unsure.