Mountainside, NJ · Union County
Planning Board Land Use Application
This application lets property owners and applicants request Planning Board review for proposed land use, site plans, subdivisions, renovations, signs, additions, and other listed purposes in Mountainside.
- 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 packet to apply for Planning Board review of a property or proposed use in Mountainside. It asks for applicant, owner, property, zoning, use, and project details, and includes separate sworn statements for the applicant and property owner, plus an escrow-fee acknowledgment. Follow the packet’s submission checklist and instructions; the Borough requires two collated copies initially and, after the application is deemed complete, 13 additional collated copies for the hearing.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Planning Board review for land use, site plans, subdivisions, renovations, signs, additions, or another listed purpose must complete this application, with the property owner’s authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate “Sworn to and subscribed before me” blocks for the applicant and property owner; each signer must sign their statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planning Board application packet and review its instructions and submission checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property owner, site, proposed use, and project details; arrange for the owner’s authorization.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicant and property owner sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer completes their sworn statement with the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit two collated copies initially to the Board Secretary and follow the packet’s later submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mountainside. 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 submit the completed application?
- The packet says to submit two collated copies initially to the Board Secretary. After the Borough deems the application complete and schedules a hearing, submit 13 additional collated copies.
- Do I need the property owner to sign?
- Yes. The packet has a separate sworn statement for the property owner, who confirms ownership, authorization of the applicant, and agreement to be bound by the application and decisions.
- Can I sign the sworn statements with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signers’ statements.
- What if I am unsure which copies or notices are required?
- The packet lists submission, hearing notice, and proof-of-service requirements that depend on the application. Contact the Borough’s Planning/Zoning Office; confirm with the municipality if unsure.