Clifton, NJ · Passaic County
Application for Development and/or Appeal
Clifton’s Application for Development and/or Appeal is for property applicants seeking board review of a development proposal, zoning variance, conditional use, site plan, or appeal of a zoning decision.
- 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 form collects applicant and property details, describes existing and proposed uses and structures, and identifies the requested type of board review or variance. Clifton requires applicants to submit it to the Zoning Administrator’s office at least four weeks before the proposed hearing. The application also includes sworn statements from the applicant and, when the applicant is not the property owner, the owner’s consent or a signed consent letter.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking Clifton Planning Board or Board of Adjustment review must complete this application and provide the required plans and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries jurat blocks for the applicant and, when applicable, the consenting owner; each must sign and swear to or affirm the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Clifton’s Application for Development and/or Appeal and review its instructions and required supporting materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and requested board-review details. Arrange for owner consent when the applicant is not the owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn statement and consent, if applicable.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to or affirm the applicable statement during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required plans and supporting documents to Clifton’s Zoning Administrator’s office by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clifton. 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 the Clifton application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to or affirm the application during the session, and submit it with the required materials to the Zoning Administrator.
- Do I need to notarize the owner’s consent too?
- If the applicant is not the property owner, the form requires the owner’s consent or a signed consent letter. The owner’s signature on the form has its own sworn jurat block.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. Check that the receiving office accepts the notarized document; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for plot plans and, when applicable, plans for proposed work, hearing notices, proof of service, and other supporting papers. Follow the form’s instructions and check with the Zoning Administrator about your application.