Montclair, MT · Essex County
Application for Development
Montclair’s Application for Development is for property owners and applicants seeking Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review of a proposed project.
What this form is
Use this application to describe a proposed development and request the applicable type of review, such as a subdivision, site plan, or variance. It asks for property, applicant, owner, and project details, along with required disclosures and supporting documents. The form includes an environmental assessment section for subdivision and major site plan applications, application fees and escrow deposits, and submission checklists.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review should complete the application and provide the applicable supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Community Development, Township of Montclair, 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. The checklist calls for 20 application copies, with additional copies for Historic Preservation Commission review; make checks payable to the Township of Montclair.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requests an affidavit of ownership or owner authorization, but does not say that attachment must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the fillable Application for Development PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property, applicant, owner, project, and application-type information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to gather the applicable copies, plans, survey, photographs, and other required materials.
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Submit to the Township
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Community Development at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application for Development used for?
- It lets applicants request Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review and provide property, ownership, project, and application-type details.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The form requests an affidavit of ownership or owner authorization. Its checklist also lists plans, surveys, photographs, and other items that depend on the application type.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Development?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests an affidavit of ownership or owner authorization, but does not state that the attachment must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Application for Development?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning and Community Development at 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. The checklist specifies 20 application copies and may require additional copies.