West New York, NJ · Hudson County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
This application requests zoning, subdivision, site plan, variance, or other listed relief for a property and is filed by the applicant with the West New York Zoning Board of Adjustment.
- 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 property, ownership, proposed-use, zoning, variance, and supporting-material details for the Board’s review. West New York requires applicants to file it with the Board Secretary at least 15 business days before the meeting when the application will be considered, along with a CD of submissions and three hard copies. The form also includes an applicant certification that must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking subdivision, site plan, conditional use, variance, or related relief from the West New York Zoning Board of Adjustment needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat reading “Sworn to and subscribed before me”; the person signing the applicant certification, identified as the owner, must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Adjustment application and review its instructions and supporting-material requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, applicant, requested relief, zoning, and other applicable sections. Leave the certification signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and prepare valid identification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the applicant certification when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Board
File the notarized application with the Board Secretary and provide the required CD, hard copies, and supporting materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West New York. 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 get the zoning application notarized?
- Complete the application but leave the certification signature unsigned. Book an online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session. Then submit the notarized application and required copies and materials to the Board Secretary.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a certification followed by “Sworn to and subscribed before me” and a notary signature line. The person signing the certification should sign in the notary’s presence.
- Can this form be notarized online?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14 also addresses the effect of certain out-of-state notarial acts.
- When must I file the application?
- The form says to file it with the Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary at least 15 business days before the meeting when the application will be considered. It also calls for a CD of submissions and three hard copies; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application in other New Jersey cities
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