Morris County · Rockaway Township · #25-0075
Storage building, W Dewey Ave
W Dewey Ave, Rockaway Township, NJ · 14,850 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A 14,850 sq ft moderate-hazard storage building is permitted on West Dewey Avenue in Rockaway Township.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $3,545,200
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-06-18 · #25-0075 · Building permit (new construction) · 14,850 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A 14,850 square foot storage building is permitted on West Dewey Avenue in Rockaway Township, Morris County. County records classify it as a moderate-hazard storage building. That is a building-code category for what may be stored inside, and it does not describe the building's size or appearance.
The county's latest filing is dated June 18, 2025. The records do not say what is on the site now, who will use the building, or whether the storage is for a business or for rent to the public.
A web search found no news coverage, township agendas or minutes, hearing notices, or developer pages clearly about this project. This explanation therefore relies on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic and access effects cannot be assessed because the records give no trip counts or site plan details.
- A storage building usually brings fewer daily vehicle trips and fewer jobs than offices or retail of a similar size, but no project-specific data was found.
- The records show no new homes, so school enrollment is unlikely to be affected.
Where it stands
County records describe the building as permitted, which suggests the main approvals are in place. Construction typically follows once building permits and inspections are complete, but no construction timeline was found.
- Jun 18, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Residents can ask the Rockaway Township land use office which board handled the application and when public meetings are held. No project-specific hearing was found.
Planning terms explained
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A building-code category for buildings storing materials that burn at a moderate rate, which affects fire protection requirements.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of a building that is not used as housing.
- Permitted
- The project has received the approvals or permits it needs under the county's records.
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: $1.9M
- ~148 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~37 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)