Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Preliminary Minor Site Plan Application?

No. This application is signed without a notary. However, if you alter an engineer-signed plot plan, the document says the owner must sign it and have that signature notarized.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property information, details of the zoning officer’s decision and code references, prior applications or appeals, the estimated work cost, and an explanation of the proposed work.

What supporting materials are listed?

The initial package checklist includes the zoning denial, proposed hearing notice, proof of property tax payment, a site inspection form, a checklist, plans and maps, and other items depending on the application.

Berkeley Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Use Variance Preliminary Minor Site Plan Application

Property owners or contract purchasers use this application to request a Berkeley Township Zoning Board of Adjustment decision on a use variance.

What this form is

This application asks the Berkeley Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to decide an appeal involving a zoning officer’s decision and a requested variance. It requests applicant and property details, the zoning decision and code references, prior appeals, estimated work cost, and a description of the proposed work. Submit it with the required supporting materials; the document lists a complete-package checklist and separate items due after a hearing date is assigned.

Who needs it

A property owner or contract purchaser seeking a Zoning Board of Adjustment decision on a variance must submit the application and required supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the complete package to the Board Secretary, including two checks: one for the non-refundable application fee and one for the escrow fee. The document provides the Board Secretary’s phone number, (732) 244-7400, extension 249.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; however, an altered engineer-signed plot plan must be signed by the owner and notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Preliminary Minor Site Plan Application and review its instructions and package checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, zoning decision, prior appeal, estimated cost, and proposed work details.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Assemble the required initial package items listed in the instructions, including the denial, proposed notice, and applicable plans and maps.
4
Submit To The Board Secretary
Submit the complete package to the Board Secretary with the two checks described in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Preliminary Minor Site Plan Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. However, if you alter an engineer-signed plot plan, the document says the owner must sign it and have that signature notarized.
How do I submit the use variance application?: Submit the complete package to the Board Secretary with two checks: one for the non-refundable application fee and one for the escrow fee. The document lists the Board Secretary’s phone number as (732) 244-7400, extension 249.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property information, details of the zoning officer’s decision and code references, prior applications or appeals, the estimated work cost, and an explanation of the proposed work.
What supporting materials are listed?: The initial package checklist includes the zoning denial, proposed hearing notice, proof of property tax payment, a site inspection form, a checklist, plans and maps, and other items depending on the application.

Need something notarized?

This Use Variance Preliminary Minor Site Plan Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berkeley Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.