East Orange, MT · Essex County
Zoning Verification Request Form
Property owners and other applicants use this form to request an East Orange zoning verification letter for a specific parcel.
What this form is
The form requests a zoning verification letter, which states a property's current zoning and future land use and identifies uses allowed in that zoning district. Complete all fields legibly and submit one request for each parcel; the form asks for property, applicant, recipient, company, and contact information. It notes the letter does not address code compliance or permitting issues.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a letter verifying a parcel’s zoning and the uses allowed in its zoning district need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the Zoning Officer in the Planning/Zoning Department at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018, with a $25 money order or certified check per parcel, payable to City of East Orange.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it describes no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Zoning Verification Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in all fields legibly, including the property, applicant or recipient, and contact information.
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Prepare Payment
Include a $25 money order or certified check for each parcel, payable to City of East Orange. Personal checks are not accepted.
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Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Zoning Officer in the Planning/Zoning Department at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the zoning verification letter provide?
- It verifies the property's current zoning and future land use, identifies allowed uses, and includes a zoning map and applicable district regulations.
- How much is the zoning verification request fee?
- The fee is $25 per parcel identification number. The form requires a money order or certified check payable to City of East Orange; personal checks are not accepted.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Verification Request Form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary and has no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Zoning Verification Request Form?
- Submit it to the Zoning Officer in the Planning/Zoning Department at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018, with the required payment. Emailed forms are processed upon receipt of payment.
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This Zoning Verification Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Orange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.