Essex County · City Of Orange Township · #24-0581
100 Central Avenue
100 Central Avenue, City Of Orange Township, NJ · 8,000 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new 8,000 sq ft building for lecture hall, art gallery or church use at 100 Central Avenue in the City of Orange Township.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $4,025,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Certificate
Filing history
- 2024-12-09 · #24-0581 · Building permit (new construction) · 8,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new 8,000-square-foot building at 100 Central Avenue in the City of Orange Township. The records say it is meant for uses such as a lecture hall, an art gallery or a church. The county classifies it as an institutional project, meaning a building for community, cultural or religious purposes rather than homes or shops.
The latest county filing is dated December 9, 2024. The records do not say what is on the site now, who will use the building, or how many people it will hold.
No news coverage, city meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer web pages were found for this specific project. The explanation here rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic and parking effects are unknown. Gatherings at a lecture hall, gallery or church can bring visitors at set times, such as evenings or weekends.
- No homes are proposed in the county records, so no added school enrollment is expected from this project.
Where it stands
The county filing shows the project has entered the public review record. No city approvals or hearing dates were found. Next, the city's land-use board would typically review the site plan and any zoning exceptions before construction permits are issued.
- Dec 9, 2024 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? Residents can usually comment at the City of Orange Township planning or zoning board hearing once the application is scheduled. Check the city clerk or land-use board for agendas and notices.
Planning terms explained
- Institutional
- A category for buildings used for religious, educational, cultural or civic purposes rather than housing or ordinary commercial business.
- Site plan review
- A city board's check of a project's layout, including parking, access, drainage and landscaping.
- Variance
- Special permission to depart from a local zoning rule, such as for building size or parking.
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: $2.8M
- ~40 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~20 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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