Ocean County · Jackson Township · #202601773
Assembly building on Block 5202, Lot 1.01
Jackson Township, NJ · 19,676 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new 19,676 sq ft building for lecture hall, gallery or church-type use is proposed on Block 5202, Lot 1.01 in Jackson Township, Ocean County.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $3,525,350
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-08-18 · #202601773 · Building permit (new construction) · 19,676 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 2, 2026
County records show a proposal for a new 19,676-square-foot building on Block 5202, Lot 1.01 in Jackson Township, Ocean County. The county classifies it as institutional. That category covers uses such as a lecture hall, gallery or church-type assembly space.
The records do not say who would use the building, what is on the lot now, or how many people it would hold. The latest county filing is dated August 18, 2026.
The web search found no news, agenda, hearing notice or developer page that clearly matches this lot. The explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic, parking and access cannot be assessed yet. The records give no site plan details, and a building this size usually draws visitors at set times.
- Jobs and housing effects are not stated. No homes are proposed in the records.
- Drainage, utility hookups and stormwater controls would normally be reviewed during site plan approval.
Where it stands
A county filing was recorded on 2026-08-18. No local approval or hearing outcome was found online. The township land use board would normally review the site plan next, at a public hearing, before any construction permits are issued.
- Aug 18, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the proposed 19,676 sq ft assembly building
Want to weigh in? Jackson Township's planning board or zoning board would likely decide, and neighbors can usually comment at its public hearing. Hearing notices are normally mailed to nearby property owners and posted by the township.
Planning terms explained
- Institutional use
- A category for buildings serving the public or a community group, such as churches, schools and meeting halls.
- Block and Lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in New Jersey.
- Site plan approval
- A board's review of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, lighting and access, before building.
- Non-residential square footage
- The floor area of a building that is not used for housing.
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 2, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $6.9M
- ~98 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~49 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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