Rocky Hill, MT · Somerset County
Preservation Plan Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request approval for covered exterior work in Rocky Hill’s Historic Preservation District.
What this form is
Rocky Hill requires an application and approval before certain exterior work in the Historic Preservation District can begin. The application asks for applicant and property details, a project description, and a checklist of supporting documents based on whether the plan is minor or major. Submit the required copies, supporting materials, fees, and initial escrow deposit.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing covered exterior work on property in Rocky Hill’s Historic Preservation District should submit this application before work begins.
How to submit it
Deliver the completed application, required copies and supporting documents, fees, and initial escrow deposit to Borough Hall, 15 Montgomery Ave., Rocky Hill, NJ, or mail them to PO Box 188, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; witnesses are sworn before giving testimony at public hearings, but the application itself does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Preservation Plan Application PDF from the Rocky Hill website.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, answer the project questions, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the minor or major application checklist to gather the required copies, photographs, project documentation, and other supporting items.
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Submit To The Borough
Include required fees and the initial escrow deposit; deliver everything to Borough Hall or mail it to the Borough’s PO Box.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Preservation Plan Application?
- No. The application requires applicant signatures and dates, not notarization. Witnesses are sworn before giving testimony at public hearings.
- How do I submit the Preservation Plan Application?
- Deliver the completed application and required materials, fees, and initial escrow deposit to Borough Hall at 15 Montgomery Ave., or mail them to PO Box 188, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Requirements depend on whether the plan is minor or major. The checklist includes copies of the application and supporting documents, photographs, project documentation, and, for major applications, additional items such as a site survey and notice form.
- When should I file the application?
- The document says applications must be filed at least three weeks before a Planning Board hearing. Supplemental material, if requested, is due 10 days before the hearing.