Manchester Township, NJ · Ocean County
Application for Development Before Zoning Board and Planning Board
This application requests zoning or planning board review for a proposed development and is filed by the applicant, with an owner statement when the applicant is not the property owner.
- 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 two-page Township of Manchester application to request a listed form of development review, such as a variance, subdivision, site plan approval, or conditional use permit. It collects applicant, property, project, and professional information, along with supporting facts and details about any requested variance. The applicant must submit the completed form and required documents; if the applicant is not the owner, the owner must also complete the owner statement. An incomplete application will not be considered by the Board.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking development review from the Township of Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board must complete this form and include the owner statement when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The form has “Sworn and subscribed to before me” jurat blocks for the applicant and, if the applicant is not the owner, the owner; each signer swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Township of Manchester Application for Development form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the request type, applicant and property details, project information, and any applicable owner statement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant and, when applicable, the property owner.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Swear to the statements and sign the appropriate jurat block in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Township
Submit the notarized application with all required documents to the Township for board review.
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 get this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant—and the owner if the applicant is not the owner—swears to the statements and signs during the video session.
- Do I need the owner to sign this form?
- The form includes an owner statement marked for use when the applicant is not the property owner. That statement has its own “Sworn and subscribed to before me” block.
- What does New Jersey allow for remote notarization?
- Since October 2021, New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179. An authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.
- What should I submit with the notarized application?
- Submit the completed application and the required supporting documents. The form warns that an incomplete application will not be considered; confirm with the municipality if unsure what else is required.
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