Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #LAT2234
2-story EMS building with parking
Cedar Bridge Ave. & America Ave., Lakewood Township, NJ · 13,992 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 1.8 acres
About this project
A two-story emergency medical services building of about 14,000 sq ft, with parking, is proposed on a 1.8-acre site at Cedar Bridge Avenue and America Avenue in Lakewood Township.
Official description: 2-story EMS Bldg. w/Parking
- Applicant
- Hatzolah Emergency Medical Services, Inc.
- Engineer / designer
- FWH Associates, P.A.
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- CHC
- Status
- Approved with Contingency
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Hatzolah Emergency Medical Services, a volunteer ambulance organization, proposes a two-story building of about 14,000 square feet on 1.8 acres at Cedar Bridge Avenue and America Avenue in Lakewood Township. The plan includes on-site parking. County records classify it as an institutional use, meaning a service building rather than homes or shops.
The records do not say what is on the site now. They also do not say how many ambulances or staff the building would hold, or what it would look like inside. Such buildings usually combine vehicle bays, dispatch and training space, and offices.
No news coverage, meeting minutes or approval decisions that clearly match this site were verified online. The explanation here rests on the county filing, which was last updated on January 17, 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- Cedar Bridge Avenue is a busy road, so the site plan's driveway and parking layout would matter for traffic and emergency-vehicle access.
- The 1.8-acre site would gain a building and paved parking, which would change how rainwater drains, so stormwater controls are likely to be reviewed.
- An EMS base in this area could shorten response times for nearby neighborhoods, but the records do not confirm this.
Where it stands
The county filing was last updated in January 2024, and no approval or denial could be confirmed online. Projects like this normally need site plan approval from the township planning board, followed by construction permits.
- Jan 17, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Lakewood Township Planning Board would normally hear a site plan application at a public meeting, and residents can check the township website for agendas and hearing notices.
Who's behind it
Hatzolah Emergency Medical Services, Inc. · A nonprofit volunteer emergency medical service organization that operates ambulance service; the architecture and engineering firm on the filing is FWH Associates, P.A.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed layout showing a building, parking, driveways, drainage and landscaping on a lot, which the township reviews before construction.
- Institutional use
- A land-use category for buildings serving the public, such as emergency services, schools or houses of worship, as opposed to homes or stores.
- Planning board
- A local public body that reviews development applications and decides whether they meet zoning and design rules.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins or drains that control rainwater runoff from paved areas and roofs.
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: $4.9M
- ~69 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~34 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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