Orange, NJ · Essex County
Zoning Board Application
This application requests Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment review for variances, site plans, subdivisions, conditional uses, or other listed matters, and is filed by a property applicant seeking a public hearing.
- 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 15-page packet to request Board of Adjustment review of a property matter, including a variance, site plan, subdivision, or conditional use. It collects property and applicant details, supporting arguments, attached-document checklists, hearing notices, and an affidavit about notice to nearby property owners. Orange instructs applicants to file early, provide required copies and supporting materials, and complete public-hearing notice steps; filing by the deadline does not guarantee a hearing that month.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking Board of Adjustment review in Orange must complete the application and provide the supporting documents required for the requested relief.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board Application packet and review its filing instructions, required attachments, and hearing-notice steps.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, applicant, requested relief, and supporting information; gather required plans, certifications, and other attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification or notice affidavit that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the packet instructions to make an appointment and file the completed application and supporting materials with the Board Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Orange. 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 notarize the Orange zoning board application online?
- Complete the application and any affidavit information that does not require notarization, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant certification or affidavit during the video session when instructed, and submit the completed packet to the Board Secretary.
- Do I need to notarize every page of this application?
- No. The form has a jurat for the applicant’s certification and a separate notary block for the affidavit about serving hearing notices. The person signing each sworn statement must appear before the notary for that statement.
- Can I use remote notarization for this Orange form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14, an authorized officer’s notarial act performed elsewhere has the same effect as an act by a notary in New Jersey.
- Where do I submit the completed application packet?
- The instructions say to make an appointment with the Board Secretary to file the application and supporting materials at Orange City Hall. Contact the Board Secretary about filing details or if you are unsure which documents your case requires.
Zoning Board Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.