Toms River, MT · Ocean County
Zoning Permit Application
Toms River’s zoning permit application is for property owners, contractors, tenants, and other applicants seeking approval for listed property improvements or uses.
What this form is
Use this application to request zoning review for work or uses such as additions, accessory buildings, pools, fences, decks, and commercial uses. The instructions say to submit a complete application with written landowner consent, the applicable fee, and the plans and other documents required for the proposed work. The form requests property and applicant details, the approval sought, and an applicant signature.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, tenants, and other applicants seeking zoning approval for a listed project or use in Toms River should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required materials to the Zoning Office. The instructions require a check payable to Toms River Township or exact-amount cash; credit and debit cards are not accepted.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the application, and any required signed and sealed plans are identified in the instructions.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the zoning permit application and instructions.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and applicant details, check the requested approval category, and sign the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include written landowner consent, the applicable fee, and the plans and other documents required for your project.
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Submit To The Zoning Office
Submit the application and required materials to the Zoning Office with a check payable to Toms River Township or exact-amount cash.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Toms River zoning permit application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature, not notarization. Some project instructions require signed and sealed plans.
- How do I submit the Toms River zoning permit application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Zoning Office. The instructions specify a check payable to Toms River Township or exact-amount cash; credit and debit cards are not accepted.
- What should I include with the zoning permit application?
- The instructions call for written landowner consent, the applicable fee, and project-specific plans and documents. Requirements vary by the work or use requested.
- What projects can I request approval for?
- The form lists requests including dwellings, additions, accessory buildings, pools, decks, fences, grading, and commercial uses. Check all applicable categories on the application.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Toms River form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.