Ocean County · Berkeley Township · #BT439J
24 Residential Apartments
Tallwood Way, Berkeley Township, NJ · 24 homes, apartments · 1.8 acres
About this project
A 24-unit apartment project on Tallwood Way in Berkeley Township, on about 1.8 acres.
Official description: 24 Residential Apartments
- Applicant
- 2310 Highway 9, LLC
- Engineer / designer
- Morgan Engineering & Surveying
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- Residential
- Status
- Approved with Contingency
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer proposes a three-story apartment building with 24 units on Tallwood Way in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township. It would sit on about 1.8 acres. A listing for the land describes a mix of 12 two-bedroom, 9 one-bedroom and 3 studio apartments. The land is currently undeveloped and is next to a care center.
The township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the use variance and the subdivision in May 2024. That vote followed a first vote the month before that was thrown out. The developer asked for a building height of 38 feet, where 35 feet is allowed. Site plan approval was handled separately, and a hearing on it was scheduled for September 24, 2025.
Many neighbors opposed the project. They raised concerns about drainage and traffic. A neighbors' lawsuit challenging the approvals was reportedly dismissed in early 2025. No news coverage found says who would operate or live in the building.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: neighbors raised concerns about added traffic near the adjacent care center.
- Drainage: residents cited existing water problems on and near the site, which the site plan review would have to address.
- Housing: 24 new rental units, in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
- Open space: a board member noted the site has little room for recreation and no nearby parks.
Where it stands
The use variance and subdivision were approved in 2024. Site plan approval was scheduled for a hearing in September 2025, and no later outcome was found online. The county's March 2026 filing suggests the project was still moving through review. After site plan approval, builders normally need construction permits and any remaining outside agency approvals.
- Mar 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
- Sep 24, 2025 Zoning board hearing scheduled for site plan approval and the height exception
- Jan 2025 Neighbors' lawsuit reportedly dismissed for lack of prosecution
- May 8, 2024 Zoning board approved the use variance and subdivision after a re-vote
- Apr 2024 First zoning board vote, later ruled invalid, after many residents objected
Want to weigh in? The Berkeley Township Zoning Board of Adjustment decides the local approvals and takes public comment at its meetings at the Municipal Building. Residents should check the township for the current hearing schedule.
Who's behind it
2310 Highway 9, LLC · A limited liability company named on the county filing and in news coverage as the applicant. No company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- Controversial 24-unit Bayville apartment complex to go before board againPatch · Sep 15, 2025Reports the September 2025 site plan hearing, the 38-foot height request, neighbors' concerns and the dismissed lawsuit.
- New vote held on Tallwoods Way variance in BerkeleyPatch · May 9, 2024Reports that the zoning board approved the use variance and subdivision in May 2024 after the first vote was invalidated.
Planning terms explained
- Use variance
- Special permission to use land in a way the zoning rules do not normally allow, such as apartments in this zone.
- Site plan approval
- Board review of the building layout, parking, drainage, lighting and access.
- Bifurcated approval
- An approval split into stages. Here the variance came first and the site plan came later.
- Subdivision
- Dividing one parcel of land into separate lots.
- Height variance
- Permission to build taller than the zoning limit, here 38 feet instead of 35.
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: $5.8M
- ~144 roofing squares
- ~24 HVAC systems
- ~24 kitchens / 48+ bathrooms
- ~24,000 sq ft of finished living space