Berkeley Township, MT · Ocean County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application
Berkeley Township property owners or purchasers use this application to request a zoning variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
What this form is
This application asks the Board of Adjustment to review a zoning denial and a request for bulk or use variance relief. Applicants submit the application with a complete package of required materials, including plans, property information, notices, and two separate checks for application and escrow fees. The document also explains the hearing process and lists additional items to provide after a hearing date is assigned.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, or other applicants seeking variance relief after a zoning denial use this application.
How to submit it
Submit one complete package to the Board Secretary; the document lists Gabrielle Napolitano at [email protected] as the contact. Include two separate checks for the application and escrow fees.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; a survey or plot plan must be notarized if changes are made to the engineer's signed plot plan.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the variance application and review its instructions and submission checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and project details, property block and lot information, and the requested variance information.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Assemble the listed documents, plans, notices, and two separate checks for application and escrow fees.
- 4
Submit The Complete Package
Submit the complete package to the Board Secretary. Provide the later hearing materials by the stated deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Berkeley Township variance application?
- No, the application is signed without a notary. A survey or plot plan must be notarized if changes are made to the engineer's signed plot plan.
- How do I submit the Berkeley Township variance application?
- Submit one complete package to the Board Secretary, including the required materials and two separate checks for application and escrow fees. The form lists Gabrielle Napolitano as the contact.
- What should be included with the variance application?
- The checklist includes items such as a zoning denial, proposed hearing notice, tax payment proof, plans, survey, area maps, certified mailing lists, fees, and a digital copy. Requirements vary by application.
- When should I submit hearing notices and receipts?
- After the application is deemed complete and a hearing date is assigned, the listed notices and receipts are due to the Board Secretary no later than five days before the meeting.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berkeley Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
