Ocean County · Toms River Township · #26-01684
Block 578, Lot 14 storage building
Toms River Township, NJ · 109,516 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A moderate-hazard storage building on Block 578, Lot 14 in Toms River Township, about 109,516 square feet, with a reported construction cost of $8.68 million.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $8,682,363
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-06-15 · #26-01684 · Building permit (new construction) · 109,516 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a storage building of about 109,516 square feet on Block 578, Lot 14 in Toms River Township. It would be classed as warehouse and storage space, with a reported construction cost of about $8.68 million. The county classifies it as a moderate-hazard storage use. That is a building-code category for how risky the stored contents are, and it says nothing about the neighborhood.
The records give no street address, developer or future occupant, and they don't say what is on the lot now. A web search found no news coverage, meeting agendas or developer page that clearly matches this block and lot. Details such as tenants, truck traffic and approvals are therefore unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: a building this size could bring truck and delivery trips, but no traffic study was found.
- Jobs: warehouse and storage uses usually bring some jobs, but no staffing figures were found.
- Utilities and drainage: a large building usually needs stormwater and utility review, but no details were found.
Where it stands
The county filing of 2026-06-15 shows the project is in the public record. No township board approval, hearing or decision could be confirmed online. Next steps usually include a township land-use review, possibly a hearing, and then construction permits.
- Jun 15, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Toms River Township planning or zoning board would typically decide, and residents can usually comment at its public hearing. Check the township website for agendas and notices.
Planning terms explained
- Block and lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in the township.
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A building-code category for storage of materials that burn at a moderate rate, which affects fire-protection requirements.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of the building that is not housing.
- Variance
- Permission to depart from a zoning rule, granted at a public hearing.
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: $14.2M
- ~1,095 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~273 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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