Montgomery County · Lower Salford · MCPC #26-0259-001
165 Wambold Rd - Storage Building
165 Wambold Road, Lower Salford, PA · 12,000 sq ft non-residential, warehouse · 7.78 acres
About this project
Pecora Corporation plans to construct a 13,000-square-foot storage building (comprising a 12,000 sq ft main structure and 768 sq ft lean-to) on its existing industrial property at 165 Wambold Road in Lower Salford. The new building will be located behind the existing structure in the Light Industrial zoning district.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: Chain link fence and pedestrian walkway opening unclear, Impervious surface coverage percentage not documented, Street tree planting requested along both road frontages, Site element screening recommended for storage structure, Trail connectivity to regional Sumneytown Pike connector suggested
- Applicant
- Pecora Corporation
- Zoning
- LI
- Cross street
- Fretz Road
Filing history
- 2026-10-02 · MCPC #26-0259-001 · Land Dev Plan, Sketch Plan · 12,000 sq ft
County review letters
2026-10-02 · LSALF 26-0259-001r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 2, 2026
Pecora Corporation, a building-products maker, plans a new storage building on its property at 165 Wambold Road in Lower Salford Township. County records describe a main building of about 12,000 square feet plus a small 768-square-foot attached lean-to, roughly 13,000 square feet in all.
The site is about 7.8 acres and already has Pecora's industrial facility. The company's website lists this address as its home office. The new building would sit behind the existing building, in an area zoned Light Industrial.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, minutes or hearing notices specific to this project turned up online. Nothing found shows opposition, approvals or a named occupant. The building looks like added storage for the existing company, not a new business moving in.
What it could mean nearby
- Because the building sits behind the existing one on an established industrial site, its visual effect from the road is likely small.
- The records show no new homes, so school enrollment is unlikely to be affected.
- Traffic and utility effects are not described in the records. Storage space usually adds fewer trips than a new factory or office.
Where it stands
The county's most recent filing is dated 2026-10-02, which suggests the plan is under municipal review. Next, the township's planning commission and board of supervisors usually review the plan, and a building permit follows once it is approved. No specific approval dates were found.
- Oct 2, 2026 Latest filing on the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Lower Salford Township's planning commission and board of supervisors usually review land development plans at public meetings. Residents can comment there, and meeting schedules are on the township website.
Who's behind it
Pecora Corporation · Pecora makes architectural weatherproofing products, such as sealants, air barriers and coatings. It manufactures them in the U.S. and lists 165 Wambold Road in Harleysville as its home office.
Around the web
- Pecora CorporationPecora CorporationThe company's website describes its weatherproofing products and lists 165 Wambold Road, Harleysville as its home office.
Planning terms explained
- Light Industrial zoning
- A zoning category that allows manufacturing, warehousing and similar uses with limited noise and other effects on neighbors.
- Lean-to
- A small attached structure with a single sloped roof, built against a larger building.
- Land development
- A municipal review of plans for new buildings or major site changes, covering things like stormwater, parking and access.
- Board of supervisors
- The elected body that governs the township and votes on final approval of development plans.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 2, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $1.6M
- ~120 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~30 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
- Attached lean-to structure
- New parking area with concrete
- Site element screen and landscaping
- Street tree installation along frontages
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