Cedar Grove, NJ · Essex County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
This 13-page application requests Cedar Grove Zoning Board of Adjustment review for variances, appeals, interpretations, or other listed zoning relief, and is filed by a property owner or applicant.
- 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 describe the property, proposed use, requested zoning relief, and supporting information for the Cedar Grove Zoning Board of Adjustment. The township requires applicants to submit the signed application with the required copies, plans, fees, and supporting documents; an application is not scheduled for a hearing until it is deemed complete. The packet also explains that proof of service and an ownership or authorization affidavit must be notarized and returned to the Planning and Zoning Office.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a listed variance, appeal, interpretation, conditional use approval, or permit-related relief from Cedar Grove’s Zoning Board of Adjustment needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application’s certification says it is sworn to and subscribed before a notary; the applicant signs before the notary, and the packet also identifies proof of service and ownership or authorization forms for notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Adjustment application packet and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the applicant, property, and requested-relief information, and prepare the required copies and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn certification and any required notarized packet forms.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable forms during the notary session and complete the required notarization.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Submit the original signed application, required collated sets, supporting materials, and separate fee payments to the Planning and Zoning Office.
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 a Cedar Grove Zoning Board application?
- Complete and sign the application, assemble the required copies and supporting documents, and submit them with the required fees to the Planning and Zoning Office. The checklist says an application must be deemed complete before it receives a hearing date.
- Do I need to notarize the zoning application?
- Yes. The application’s certification is sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The packet also says the proof-of-service form and, when applicable, the ownership or authorization affidavit must be notarized.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What documents and copies must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for 15 copies of the application and required plans or survey, plus applicable fees and municipal lien certification. Requirements vary by application; review the packet checklist and contact the Planning Office with questions.
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