Stafford Township, NJ · Ocean County
In-Ground Pool Zoning Permit and Conservation Restriction
This packet explains Stafford Township’s in-ground pool zoning permit requirements and includes a conservation restriction for property owners seeking a reduced pool setback on a bulkheaded lagoon lot.
- 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
Stafford Township requires a zoning permit application, updated sealed property surveys, and applicable fees for an in-ground pool. The packet also includes instructions and sample documents for lagoon-lot owners seeking to place a pool within 15 feet of the waterward side of a bulkhead. Those owners must submit engineering certification and a recorded conservation restriction; the township says new permit applications will not be accepted without the required documentation.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to Stafford Township for an in-ground pool permit, especially lagoon-lot owners seeking a pool setback of less than 15 feet from a bulkhead, need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The conservation restriction includes an acknowledgment block; the property owner or authorized grantor signs the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get Stafford Township’s in-ground pool zoning permit instructions and attached sample documents.
- 2
Complete the Required Documents
Prepare the application, surveys, and any required engineering certification and conservation restriction.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the grantor’s acknowledgment on the conservation restriction.
- 4
Sign on Video
The grantor signs the instrument during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit the Permit Materials
Submit the notarized restriction and other required documents to Stafford Township, and arrange county recording as applicable.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stafford 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 conservation restriction?
- Complete the restriction and arrange for the grantor to sign before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized instrument with the required permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the pool permit application?
- The packet’s conservation restriction includes an acknowledgment for notarization. The instructions do not specify that the zoning permit application itself must be notarized; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I sign the conservation restriction online?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized 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 is required for a pool near a lagoon bulkhead?
- For a pool within 10 feet of the waterward side of a bulkhead, the packet calls for engineering certification and a recorded conservation restriction. It also requires updated sealed surveys and other permit materials.
- Where do I submit the recorded conservation restriction?
- The instrument directs recording with the County Clerk. Where supported, county recording may be handled through e-recording, usually via a title company; check submission arrangements before filing.
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