Neptune Township, NJ · Monmouth County
Appeal of Zoning or Historic Preservation Commission Decision
This seven-page application lets a property owner or authorized representative ask Neptune Township’s Board of Adjustment to review a zoning permit or Historic Preservation Commission denial.
- 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
Use this application to appeal a zoning permit denial or a denial by the Historic Preservation Commission. The packet requests property, applicant, and project information, an affidavit, and supporting materials such as a survey and the denial notice; HPC appeals also require a hearing transcript. Submit the completed packet, required copies, supporting documents, and separate application and escrow checks. The Board reviews the filing for completeness before scheduling a hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking Board of Adjustment review of a Neptune Township zoning permit or Historic Preservation Commission denial needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Appeal Application
Get the current seven-page appeal application from Neptune Township.
- 2
Complete The Form And Gather Documents
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and appeal details; collect the survey, denial notice, and other required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment for the affidavit signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and swear to the applicable affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Complete Packet
Provide the required copies, supporting documents, and separate checks to the Neptune Township Board of Adjustment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Neptune Township. 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 prepare the appeal packet?
- Complete the application and affidavits, gather the required survey, denial notice, and other supporting materials, then arrange notarization for the sworn signatures. Submit the full packet, copies, and required checks to the Board of Adjustment.
- Do I need to have the affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn applicant affidavit, and an owner affidavit is included when the applicant is not the landowner. The form provides jurat blocks for the required signatures.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization by its notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure whether it will accept your notarized submission.
- What documents are required for an HPC denial appeal?
- The form calls for a copy of the Historic Preservation Commission denial and requires a copy of the HPC hearing transcript for an HPC denial appeal. It also lists a property survey and other supporting items.