Instructions to Applicant
1. Each application is judged on its individual merits. The Board staff cannot predict the probability of success. An applicant should be cognizant of this before an applicant chooses to expend the time and resources to make an application.
Any Old Tappan resident or developer intending to subdivide his/her property or change the use of his/her property should complete the multipurpose application accessed by the following:
Any Old Tappan resident who wishes to perform a modification on his/her property or dwelling that does not comply with Old Tappan zoning codes should use the following application accessed by the following (Be sure to attach a copy of the denial letter from the zoning officer):
Residential Variance Application
Your application must be filed with all fees and escrow monies received in the Planning Board office in the Borough Hall.
2. The applicant must initially submit 5 packets-(1 original and 4 copies) -each consisting of the application and plat in folded form for mailing (not rolled). Additional copies will be necessary after the application has been deemed complete. Please note: if the property in question is located on a county road, you are required to apply for Bergen County Planning Board approval. Please familiarize yourself with the County's Planning Board procedure and schedule of meetings.
3. There is a review period of 45 days from the date of filing. During this period the application and plat/plans will be deemed complete or incomplete. The applicant will be advised, in writing,of any deficiencies to be corrected .
For subdivision and conditional uses on the multipurpose application, an additional 25 copies must be provided. When the application has been deemed complete, the applicant will be notified in writing and then should submit the additional copies of the application and plat for a total of 28 copies. The applicant will then be notified of the date of hearing, and the application will be placed on the agenda for the Planning Board.
For the residential variance application, an additional 16 copies must be provided. When the application has been deemed complete, the applicant will be notified in writing and then should submit the additional copies of the application and plat for a total of 19 copies. The applicant will then be notified of the date of hearing, and the application will be placed on the agenda for the Planning Board.
4. A public hearing requires that a legal advertisement similar to the suggested notice included in the application be published in the Record at least 10 days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. All property owners within 200 feet must also be notified at least 10 days prior to the meeting. The list of homeowners within 200 feet may be obtained from the Tax Assessor with the payment fee. If the list requested indicates that any property is located in a surrounding community(ies), obtain a list of the property owners within 200 feet of the property in that community, since all property owners must be notified.
Serve the property owners at least 10 days prior to the hearing in the following manner:
- By Certified mail
- If it is a non-resident, by mailing a copy by certified mail to the last known address
- If a partnership, by serving any partner; If a corporation, by serving any officer
Submit an Affidavit of Proof of Service and Proof of Publication at least one week prior to the Public Hearing.