Morris County · Rockaway Township · #25-0748
19 Mt Hope Rd
19 Mt Hope Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ · 10,000 sq ft non-residential, other
About this project
Accessory buildings totaling about 10,000 sq ft are proposed at 19 Mt Hope Rd in Rockaway Township, with a reported construction cost of $145,000.
Official description: Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures; reported construction cost $145,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-06-10 · #25-0748 · Building permit (new construction) · 10,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county planning record shows a proposal for accessory buildings totaling about 10,000 square feet at 19 Mt Hope Rd in Rockaway Township, Morris County. Accessory buildings are secondary structures such as storage buildings, garages or outbuildings. They are not the main use of a property.
The record gives a reported construction cost of about $145,000. That is low for 10,000 square feet, which suggests simple, utility-type structures. The record does not say what the buildings will be used for, who will occupy them, or what is on the site now.
A web search found no news coverage, township agendas, minutes, hearing notices or developer pages that clearly concern this address. Nothing is known online about opposition or approvals.
What it could mean nearby
- No public sources were found to show effects on traffic, schools, utilities or open space.
- The size of the buildings (about 10,000 sq ft) and their low reported cost point to a modest, non-residential project. The record does not mention new homes.
Where it stands
The county received a filing on 2025-06-10. No township approval or hearing outcome was found online. The township planning or zoning review usually comes next, and a board hearing may be needed if the plans need a variance or site plan approval.
- Jun 10, 2025 Latest filing in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Rockaway Township's land use boards, either the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment, usually decide such applications at public meetings. Residents can ask the township's land use office whether this project is on an agenda.
Planning terms explained
- Accessory building
- A secondary structure on a property, such as a storage building or garage, that supports the main use.
- Variance
- Permission to depart from a zoning rule, such as a size or setback limit, granted after a public hearing.
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing, reviewed by a local board, that shows where buildings, parking and drainage will go 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.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.0M
- ~100 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~25 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)