Manchester Township, NJ · Ocean County
Land Use and Development Application
This application requests land-use or development review by the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board and is submitted by an applicant seeking the listed approvals.
- 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
This two-page application asks for details about the applicant, property, existing and proposed uses, requested approval, and supporting professionals or witnesses. Manchester Township uses it for applications to its Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board, including variance, subdivision, site plan, and conditional use requests. The form states that an incomplete application and required documents will not be considered, and informs applicants that they must provide evidence of meeting the stated notification requirements.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking one of the listed development approvals or reviews from the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has “Sworn and subscribed to before me” blocks for the applicant and, when the applicant is not the owner, the owner, who must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Manchester Township Land Use and Development Application.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the applicable request, applicant and property details, and supporting information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and, if applicable, owner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable statement during the notary’s remote video session.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Submit the completed application and required documents to Manchester Township.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manchester 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 notarize the Manchester Township land use application?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant signs before the notary; the owner also signs before the notary if the applicant is not the owner.
- Do I need the owner to sign the application?
- The form includes an owner statement and sworn-and-subscribed block for use if the applicant is not the owner. Ask the Township if you are unsure whether it applies to your submission.
- Can I complete the notarization remotely?
- Yes. New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.).
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form says required documents must accompany a complete application and that applicants must provide evidence of meeting the notification requirements referenced on the form. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.
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