Harrison, NJ · Hudson County
Standard Development Application
This application requests Harrison Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review of a development proposal and is filed by the applicant with the Board Secretary alongside required fees and supporting materials.
- 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
The application collects information about the applicant, property, proposed development, requested variances, experts, other approvals, and fees. Harrison instructs applicants to complete every question as fully as possible and submit the application to the Board Secretary with the proper application and escrow fees. The packet includes checklists for development proposals and variance applications; applicants should complete the applicable checklist and provide required plans and supporting documents.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Harrison Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review for a development proposal, subdivision, site plan, variance, or other listed approval use this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant’s certification carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the individual applicant or authorized corporate officer or general partner signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Standard Development Application packet and review the general instructions and checklists.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer the application questions, select the applicable board and approvals, and complete the checklist for your proposal.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant certification containing the sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, sign the certification, and swear to it before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Board Secretary
Submit the completed application, required supporting materials, and proper application and escrow fees to the Board Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harrison. 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 the completed development application?
- The form instructs applicants to submit the completed application to the Board Secretary with the proper application and escrow fees. Include the applicable checklist and required supporting materials.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant certification includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the person signing must swear to the certification before a notary.
- Can I complete the jurat with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries beginning in October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Does this packet include requirements for a subdivision filing?
- Yes. Its checklist says approved subdivision plats or deeds intended for filing with the County Register must include specified approval information, and plats must meet the stated map-filing requirements.