Highlands, MT · Monmouth County
Grading Plan Review Application and Checklist
Highlands property owners or their authorized representatives use this application and checklist to request Borough review of a grading plan for proposed development or improvements.
What this form is
The application requests Borough review of a grading plan and includes a checklist of required plans, supporting documents, and design details. It asks for applicant and project information, answers about the property, and a preparer’s certification. The Borough requires the completed application and checklist for grading plan review; the document says incomplete applications will not be accepted and may result in permit denial.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives proposing grading or site improvements in Highlands need to submit this application for Borough review.
How to submit it
Submit two copies of the completed form and checklist, required plans and supporting documents, and the applicable check payable to the Borough of Highlands. Email a digital PDF of the plan to [email protected]; the form lists the Department of Buildings & Housing at 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the preparer certifies the information and signs and dates the form, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Grading Plan Review Application and Checklist PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and project information, answer the property questions, complete the checklist, and sign and date the preparer’s certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required plan copies, supporting documents, completed checklist, applicable check, and digital PDF of the plan.
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Submit To The Borough
Send the materials to the Department of Buildings & Housing and email the digital plan PDF to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Highlands grading plan review application?
- No. The preparer signs and dates the certification on the form; the document does not identify any notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Highlands grading plan review application?
- Provide two copies of the completed application and checklist, plans, supporting documents, and applicable check to the Department of Buildings & Housing. Email a digital PDF of the plan to [email protected].
- What does the grading plan review application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project details, property questions, a preparer’s certification, and checklist items including engineered grading plans, architectural plans, and supporting documents.
- What should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for two copies of the completed request form, engineered grading plans, architectural plans, and completed grading plan preparation checklist, plus required supporting documents and a digital PDF plan.
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