Fanwood, NJ · Union County
Planning Board Hearing Application Form
This application asks the Borough of Fanwood Planning Board to review a proposed project and any listed zoning variances; property owners or authorized applicants file it with the Borough.
- 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
Use this form to request Planning Board review of a proposed project, describe the property and requested variances, and provide supporting arguments. Fanwood's form calls for two sets of the application and plans for review by the Zoning Officer and Borough Engineer, and notes that legal notice is required. If the applicant is not the owner, attach a notarized letter of authority or power of attorney signed by the owner.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking Planning Board review of a project or zoning variance in Fanwood should complete and file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the date, signature, and commission details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Fanwood Zoning Form #3, the Planning Board Hearing Application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter project, property, applicant, and variance details, and gather the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notarization session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
File the application and two sets of plans with the Borough, following its instructions for legal notice and fees.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fanwood. 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 file the Fanwood Planning Board hearing application?
- Complete the application, include two sets of the application and plans, and follow the form's instructions for legal notice, fees, and any supporting documents when filing with the Borough.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, and its certification says the applicant signs in the presence of a notary.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries. You can sign before a commissioned online notary; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What if the applicant is not the property owner?
- The form says to attach a notarized letter of authority or power of attorney signed by the owner when the applicant is not the owner.