Hillside, NJ · Union County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
This application requests zoning, subdivision, site plan, variance, or related relief from the Hillside Zoning Board of Adjustment and is filed by a property applicant with the Township.
- 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 four-page application to describe the property, identify the relief requested, disclose ownership interests, and provide details about the proposed project and supporting materials. Hillside uses it for requests such as subdivision or site plan approval, ordinance interpretation, appeals, and variance or conditional use relief. The applicant and property owner each complete a separate sworn certification, and the application also includes an escrow acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking zoning board relief in Hillside must complete this form, and the owner must also sign if different from the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate sworn-to and subscribed-before-me blocks for the applicant and owner; each must sign their certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Hillside Zoning Board of Adjustment Application and review its requested information and supporting materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, applicant, requested relief, project, and accompanying-material details. Arrange for both applicant and owner certifications as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn applicant and owner certifications.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears on video, takes the required oath, and signs the appropriate certification in the notary's presence.
- 5
Submit to the Township
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Hillside Township for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hillside. 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
- Who must sign the Hillside zoning application?
- The applicant signs the applicant certification. The property owner also signs a separate certification when the owner is different from the applicant.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The form provides sworn-to and subscribed-before-me blocks for both the applicant and, when different, the property owner.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer appears on video, takes the required oath, and signs as directed.
- Can I use remote notarization for this Hillside form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What else does the application require?
- The form requests property and project details, supporting materials, required notice documentation, and a certification that taxes due on the property have been paid.
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