Harrison, NJ · Hudson County
Standard Development Application and Variance Checklist
This application package collects project, property, and applicant details for people seeking development, site plan, subdivision, or variance review in Harrison.
- 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
Harrison’s Standard Development Application asks for information about the applicant, property, proposed work, experts, fees, and other approvals that may be needed. The included variance checklist identifies supporting materials and notice steps for applicants seeking relief from zoning requirements. The package also contains an ownership affidavit and applicant certification, which are sworn before a notary; an owner authorization section is included if someone other than the owner applies.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking development, site plan, subdivision, or variance review in Harrison should complete the relevant application sections and applicable checklist.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Standard Development Application package and review the application sections and checklists.
- 2
Complete The Relevant Sections
Enter applicant, property, project, and expert information, and complete the applicable checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the statements that have jurat blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant sworn statements in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Include the completed application, required supporting materials, and fees when submitting the package to Harrison.
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 Harrison development application?
- Complete the relevant application sections and checklist, include the required supporting materials and fees, and submit the package to the Town of Harrison as directed by the municipality.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The application package includes sworn certification and ownership affidavit sections with jurat blocks. The people signing those statements should sign before a notary.
- Can I sign the jurat sections with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its commissioned notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What supporting materials may the variance checklist request?
- The checklist identifies items such as a property map, nearby owner list, survey, tax certification, and proof of notice. Check the applicable requirements with the Town of Harrison; confirm with the municipality if unsure.