South Orange, MT · Essex County
Application for a Variation
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a variation from a subcode requirement and explain the practical difficulties and proposed alternative.
What this form is
This application requests a variation from a subcode requirement and asks the applicant to explain the practical difficulties of compliance and propose an alternative that protects occupants’ health, safety, and welfare. Use a separate form for each variation request. The form says the application is to be reviewed within 20 business days and includes fields for property, contractor, owner, applicant, and city determination information.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variation from a subcode requirement uses this form and submits a separate application for each variation request.
How to submit it
Return it to the Building Department at Township of South Orange Village, 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, N.J. 07079. The form says the fee is determined by the enforcing agency.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or an oath.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for a Variation PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property, contractor, owner, and applicant information, then explain the requested variation, practical difficulties, and proposed alternative.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the application. Use a separate application form for each variation request.
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Return the Application
Return it to the Building Department at 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, N.J. 07079.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application for a Variation request?
- It requests a variation from a subcode requirement and asks the applicant to explain compliance difficulties and propose an alternative that protects occupants.
- Do I need a notary for an Application for a Variation?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or an oath.
- How do I submit an Application for a Variation?
- Return the application to the Building Department at 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, N.J. 07079. The fee is determined by the enforcing agency.
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