Cumberland County · Hopewell Township · #020250075
Accessory structures at 46 Shoemaker Rd
46 Shoemaker Rd, Hopewell Township, NJ · 21,600 sq ft non-residential, other
About this project
New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures at 46 Shoemaker Rd in Hopewell Township, with a reported construction cost of about $31,800.
Official description: Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures; reported construction cost $31,800
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures
- Status
- Certificate
Filing history
- 2025-05-14 · #020250075 · Building permit (new construction) · 21,600 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe new accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures at 46 Shoemaker Rd in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County. Accessory buildings are secondary structures that support a main use, such as storage buildings, sheds or barns.
The records list about 21,600 square feet of non-residential floor area. That is roughly the size of several large barns or a small warehouse. The reported construction cost is only about $31,800, which is low for that much space. It may point to simple, lightweight structures, or the figures may be incomplete.
The latest county filing is dated May 14, 2025. A public parcel database lists the site as a residential property on about 2.2 acres. No developer website, news coverage, meeting agenda or hearing notice specific to this project was found. The explanation relies on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The records give no sign of new homes, so no added school enrollment is expected.
- Traffic effects are unknown. The low reported cost suggests modest activity, but the records do not say how the buildings will be used.
- Any use of the buildings, such as storage, agriculture or business, is not stated in the records.
Where it stands
The project appears to be at the county filing stage, with a filing dated May 14, 2025. No approvals or hearings were found online. Next steps usually include township zoning and construction permit review, and a hearing only if a variance or site plan approval is needed.
- May 14, 2025 Latest filing recorded in county planning records
Planning terms explained
- Accessory structure
- A secondary building on a property, such as a shed, garage or barn, that supports the main use.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area in buildings that are not homes, such as storage, commercial or agricultural space.
- Variance
- Permission to depart from a zoning rule, such as a size or setback limit, granted after a public hearing.
- Site plan
- A drawing and review showing how buildings, driveways and drainage will be laid out on a property.
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.
How to comment officially
For this project: Hopewell Township's zoning or planning office, or its planning or zoning board if a hearing is scheduled, would be the place to ask about this project and comment.
This is a construction permit, which comes after the town's land use approvals, so the public hearing stage is usually over.
- New projects in Hopewell Township go before its planning board or zoning board of adjustment at public hearings, where anyone can speak and the testimony goes on the record. Watch the agendas for the next ones.
Find Hopewell Township's meeting agendas →
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $4.3M
- ~216 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~54 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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