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Novato Approves Controversial Self-Storage Complex Amid Concerns

9/17/2025

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On Sept. 8, the Novato Planning Commission approved a self-storage complex with 597 lockers, despite local concerns about size and traffic.
The project includes a bioretention area for stormwater management.
Residents expressed worries about increased traffic and light pollution.
In Egg Harbor Township, self-storage facilities are expanding due to rising rents and decluttering trends.
The self-storage industry is expected to grow from $44.3 billion in 2024 to over $50 billion by 2030.

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Story summary

On Sept. 8, the Novato Planning Commission approved a self-storage complex with 597 lockers, despite local concerns about size and traffic.
The project includes a bioretention area for stormwater management.
Residents expressed worries about increased traffic and light pollution.
In Egg Harbor Township, self-storage facilities are expanding due to rising rents and decluttering trends.
The self-storage industry is expected to grow from $44.3 billion in 2024 to over $50 billion by 2030.