Cape May County · Lower Township · #20240181
Storage building, Lower Township
Lower Township, NJ · 15,120 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new moderate-hazard storage building of about 15,120 sq ft is proposed on Block 410.01, Lot 36.01 in Lower Township, NJ.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $3,226,255
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-02-28 · #20240181 · Building permit (new construction) · 15,120 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new storage building of about 15,120 square feet is proposed in Lower Township, Cape May County, on Block 410.01, Lot 36.01. County records classify it as a warehouse and storage use with a "moderate-hazard" rating. That is a building-code category for how combustible the stored contents could be. It does not mean the building is dangerous.
The records do not say who will use the building, what will be stored, or what is on the site now. A web search found no news coverage, developer page, or township agenda or decision that clearly refers to Lot 36.01. Township records do mention the neighboring Lot 36 in the same block, but that is a different lot, so those records were not used.
The latest county filing is dated February 28, 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: a storage building usually draws fewer daily trips than retail or restaurants, but truck deliveries are possible. The records give no traffic details.
- Jobs and homes: the records show no housing, and no job estimate is given.
- Schools and utilities: the records give no information, and a small storage use typically adds little school demand.
Where it stands
The county has a filing on record from February 2024. No township approval, denial or hearing for this lot was found online. Projects like this usually need local site plan review and construction permits before building starts.
- Feb 28, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the storage building
Want to weigh in? Site plan applications in Lower Township are typically heard by the township planning board at public meetings. Agendas and hearing notices are posted on the township website.
Planning terms explained
- Block and Lot
- The numbers the township tax map uses to identify a specific parcel of land.
- Site plan
- A detailed layout showing a building, parking, drainage and access that the planning board reviews.
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A building-code category for storage of materials that burn at a moderate rate, which sets fire-safety requirements.
- Planning board
- The township body that reviews development applications and holds public hearings.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.0M
- ~151 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~37 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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