Harrison, NJ · Hudson County
Standard Development Application
This application requests Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review for proposed development and related approvals or variances, and is filed by the applicant with the 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
The form collects applicant, property, site, building, variance, expert, and fee information for a development application. It also includes a development description and owner authorization section, and directs applicants to submit the completed application and required fees to the Board Secretary. Harrison instructs applicants not to advertise for a public hearing until the Board advises them to do so.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review for development, site-plan matters, subdivisions, interpretations, appeals, or zoning variance relief in Harrison should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification before the notary; the form includes a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before the notary, with a commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Standard Development Application from the Town of Harrison and review its instructions and sections.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, property, site, requested approvals, variance, expert, and fee information, and prepare any supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the certification while the notary witnesses it by video.
- 5
Submit To The Board
Send the completed application and required fees to the Board Secretary, following the municipality’s submission instructions.
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. It also says not to advertise for a public hearing until the Board advises you to do so.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an applicant certification with a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary. Sign that section during your notary appointment.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; check that the Board Secretary will accept the notarized document in your intended format.
- Does the property owner need to authorize the application?
- The form contains a separate section titled “Property Owner Authorizing Application.” Review that section and complete it as applicable to your property and application; confirm with the municipality if unsure.