Ship Bottom, NJ · Ocean County
Land Use Development Application
Ship Bottom’s Land Use Development Application is used by property owners and applicants seeking Land Use Review Board review for a proposed subdivision, site plan, variance, or other listed land use request.
- 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
The 15-page application gathers property, ownership, project, and professional information for a request to the Borough’s Land Use Review Board. Applicants use it to seek review for matters such as subdivisions, site plans, variances, and conditional uses. The form packet also includes hearing notices and affidavits, and the checklist calls for supporting documents, fees, and service and publication proofs before an application is considered complete.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants proposing development or seeking listed land use relief in Ship Bottom use this application to request Land Use Review Board consideration.
Why it needs a notary
The ownership and proof-of-service affidavits carry jurats stating they are sworn and subscribed before a notary; the affidavit signer signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the complete Land Use Development Application packet from the Borough of Ship Bottom.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the applicable sections and prepare the supporting documents, notices, and affidavits required for your request.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for any affidavit requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the applicable affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Follow the form checklist to submit the completed application, supporting materials, and fees to the Land Use Review Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ship Bottom. 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 an affidavit in this application?
- Complete the affidavit without signing it, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- No. The packet includes jurats for the Affidavit of Ownership and Affidavit of Proof of Service. Those affidavits call for the signer to swear and sign before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for these affidavits?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely when the signer and document meet the notary’s requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The checklist directs applicants to file the completed application and supporting materials with the Land Use Review Board Secretary at the Borough. Contact the Secretary about submission details; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Land Use Development Application in other Ocean County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.