Ocean County · Toms River Township · #TRT1465D
Commercial & mixed-use project on Route 9
Route 9, Toms River Township, NJ · 23,868 sq ft non-residential, mixed use · 4.8 acres
About this project
A site plan for a commercial and mixed-use project on a 4.8-acre site on Route 9 in Toms River Township, with 23,868 sq ft of commercial space.
Official description: Commercial & Mixed Use
- Applicant
- The Open Door, LLC
- Engineer / designer
- FWH Associates, P.A.
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- Commercial
- Status
- Approved with Contingency
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a site plan for a commercial and mixed-use project on a 4.8-acre site along Route 9 in Toms River Township. The plan includes about 23,868 square feet of commercial space, which is roughly the size of a small shopping center or a few mid-sized shops.
The records do not say what the mixed-use part includes, such as apartments or offices. They also do not say who the tenants would be or what is on the site now. The developer is listed as The Open Door, LLC, and the engineering or design firm as FWH Associates, P.A.
No news coverage, meeting agenda, or approval record that clearly matches this project was found online. This explanation therefore rests on the county filing, the latest of which is dated April 3, 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- Route 9 is a busy state highway, so the new commercial space could add turning traffic at the site entrances. The records do not include a traffic study.
- The records do not say whether homes are included, so the effect on schools and housing cannot be judged yet.
- Retail or office tenants could bring local jobs, but none have been identified.
Where it stands
The county has received a site plan filing, last dated April 3, 2024. After county review, a site plan usually goes to the township land use board for a hearing and a vote. Approval is usually followed by engineering and permit steps before any construction begins.
- Apr 3, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the site plan
Want to weigh in? The Toms River Township planning or zoning board is the likely decision-maker, and public hearings are open to comment. Residents should check the township's land use office for the hearing notice.
Who's behind it
The Open Door, LLC
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing showing where buildings, parking, driveways, lighting and drainage would go on a property.
- Mixed use
- A development that combines different uses, such as shops and offices with homes.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of the buildings that are not homes, such as stores or offices.
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: $6.2M
- ~79 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~59 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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