Manchester Township, NJ · Ocean County

Land Use and Development Application

This application is for people seeking development review or approval from Manchester Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board, including applicants and, when applicable, property owners.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Manchester Township · Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
manchestertwp.com
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Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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 form to request a variance, subdivision or site plan approval, conditional use permit, informal review, or another listed development action. It collects details about the applicant, property, proposed use, supporting facts, and witnesses. The applicant must swear that the submitted statements are true; an owner must also make that statement when the applicant is not the owner. The form warns that an incomplete application will not be considered by the Board.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a listed development review or approval from the Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board should complete the application, with the owner completing a statement if the applicant is not the owner.

Why it needs a notary

The form has sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurat blocks for the applicant and, if different, the owner, who must sign their respective statements before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download Manchester Township’s Land Use and Development Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Fill in the request type, applicant and property details, proposed use, supporting facts, and other applicable sections.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement and the owner’s statement, if applicable.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the applicable statement in the notary’s presence during the online video session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Township

    Submit the completed application and required documents to the Township as directed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Manchester Township. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 get the application notarized online?
Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant statement, and the owner statement too if the applicant is not the owner, during the video session.
Do I need to have the owner’s statement notarized?
The form includes an owner statement marked for use if the applicant is not the owner. That statement has its own sworn-and-subscribed-before-me block.
Can I submit a remotely notarized application to the Township?
New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Ask Manchester Township about accepting a remotely notarized application; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
What happens if I leave part of the application incomplete?
The form says an application that is not completed in its entirety and submitted with required documents will be determined incomplete and will not be considered by the Board.

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