Harrison, NJ · Hudson County
Standard Development Application
This application requests Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review for development proposals, variances, or other listed approvals, and is filed with the Town of Harrison Board Secretary.
- 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
Applicants use this packet to identify the requested board, approvals, property details, variances, experts, and other approvals, and to provide required certifications and supporting materials. Harrison instructs applicants to complete every question where possible and submit the application with the proper application and escrow fees to the Board Secretary. The packet includes an Affidavit of Ownership and an authorization section for use when someone other than the owner applies.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a listed Planning Board or Board of Adjustment approval for development in Harrison should complete and submit this application.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get Harrison’s Standard Development Application packet and review its instructions and checklists.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Enter the requested applicant, property, approval, variance, and supporting information; attach required materials.
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Sign On Video
Present identification and sign the applicable sworn statement during the online notary session.
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Submit To The Town
Include the notarized pages, supporting items, and proper fees when submitting the packet 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 Standard Development Application?
- Complete the applicable sections and supporting materials, include the required application and escrow fees, and submit the packet to the Board Secretary. Do not advertise for a public hearing until advised by the Board.
- Do I need to notarize the development application?
- The packet includes an Affidavit of Ownership and an authorization section with sworn-and-subscribed jurats. The applicable signer must sign before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; check that the receiving office accepts the completed document.
- Who signs the Affidavit of Ownership?
- The form identifies the property owner as the signer of the ownership affidavit. If someone other than the owner applies, the packet also provides an owner authorization section.
- Where do I send the completed packet?
- The instructions say to submit the completed application to the Board Secretary with the proper application and escrow fees; confirm with the municipality if unsure.