City Zoning Code requires that all purchasers of property in the City of Newark sign a statement called a Deed Transfer Affidavit, sometimes referred to as a Buyer’s Affidavit. The statement certifies that the purchaser has been told about the zoning of the property being acquired, zoning of adjacent land, and, if applicable, the location of the 100-year floodplain in relationship to the property.At least one person whose name will appear on the deed must visit the Planning and Development Department to complete the process. There is no fee for the affidavit and the process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. The Planning and Development Department office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.