Do I need a notary for the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?

No. The application has applicant and owner signature and date lines but no notary block. The applicant also initials the applicable exemption sections.

What supporting documents should I include?

The required documentation depends on the exemption claimed. The form lists supporting materials for each exemption, such as deeds, plans, surveys, or other records.

Does an exemption determination replace other permits?

No. The form says an exemption determination does not relieve applicants from other regulatory requirements, including the need to apply for other permits that may apply.

Montville, MT · Morris County

No notary required

Highlands Exemption Determination Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to ask Montville to determine whether a proposed project qualifies for a Highlands exemption.

What this form is

Use this application when seeking a municipal determination that a proposed activity, improvement, or development project involving land in the Highlands Region is exempt from Highlands regulations. It asks for applicant, owner, property, and project information, and requires the applicant to identify applicable exemptions, provide supporting documentation, initial relevant sections, and sign. An exemption determination does not replace other required permits.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a Highlands exemption determination for a proposed project involving land in the Highlands Region should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and all supporting documentation to the municipal office at 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, and the applicant initials applicable exemption sections.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Highlands Exemption Determination Application.
2
Complete The Application
Complete page 1, review the listed exemptions, initial the applicable exemption sections, and sign the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the supporting documentation listed for each exemption you are claiming.
4
Submit To The Municipal Office
Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?: No. The application has applicant and owner signature and date lines but no notary block. The applicant also initials the applicable exemption sections.
How do I submit the Highlands Exemption Determination Application?: Submit the completed application with all supporting documentation to the municipal office at 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045.
What supporting documents should I include?: The required documentation depends on the exemption claimed. The form lists supporting materials for each exemption, such as deeds, plans, surveys, or other records.
Does an exemption determination replace other permits?: No. The form says an exemption determination does not relieve applicants from other regulatory requirements, including the need to apply for other permits that may apply.

Need something notarized?

This Highlands Exemption Determination Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Montville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.