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The development of a self-storage facility generally begins with a comprehensive market analysis of the proposed project area, followed by assembling a strong team, and working with municipalities to meet zoning, design and code requirements. Owners might consider a multi-story building to maximize their footprint, or select a mixed-use project to widen their options.

Pawtucket, RI, Officials Consider Self-Storage Development Restrictions

Sep 09, 2023

Officials in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, are considering an ordinance amendment that would place new limits on self-storage development. The measure would change the business use from permitted to non-permitted in general-commercial and Riverfront...

New ISS Gallery Addresses Guidelines for Self-Storage Facility Design

Sep 06, 2023

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a new online gallery, “10 Guidelines to Consider When Designing Your Next Self-Storage Facility.” The free presentation offers insight for increasing a project’s chances for approval. Readers will learn...

Spartan Investment Group Launches 3 Funds for Self-Storage Acquisitions, Development and Debt

Sep 04, 2023

Update 9/4/23 – SIG will pursue three self-storage development projects through its $45 million Growth Fund. They include building a 550-unit facility on 4.63 acres in Belleview, Florida, as well as expansions in Kingsland, Georgia, and Pea Ridge...

Shooting for the Stars in Boat/RV Storage: Advice for Building a Class-A Facility

Sep 01, 2023

If you’re thinking about developing a dedicated boat/RV-storage facility or adding vehicle-storage units to a traditional self-storage site, you have many options in terms of construction type, quality and amenities. However, a class-A site...

Self-Storage Owner Seeks to Develop New Facility and a Homeless Shelter in Peekskill, NY

Sep 01, 2023

Abraham Rosenberg, owner of 1070 Park Estates LLC, is planning to develop a three-story self-storage facility and two-story homeless shelter on a 4-acre parcel he owns in Peekskill, New York. The projects are waiting on clearance from the state...

10 Guidelines to Consider When Designing Your Next Self-Storage Facility

Aug 31, 2023

Self-storage buildings don’t have to look like large, featureless boxes. In fact, there are many ways to design a facility so it gains community support, wins municipal favor and wows customers. This gallery provides 10 guidelines to consider...

InSite Property Group Lawsuit Alleges City of Elmsford, NY, Violated Self-Storage Development Ban

Aug 28, 2023

InSite Property Group, which operates the SecureSpace Self Storage brand, is suing the city of Elmsford, New York, for allegedly violating the local moratorium on self-storage development when village trustees approved a competitor’s site plan on...

Fishkill, NY, Officials Enact 12-Month Moratorium on Self-Storage Development

Aug 28, 2023

Town officials in Fishkill, New York, have enacted a 12-month moratorium on self-storage development after being flooded with proposals. The city plans to use the time to assess the town’s zoning and determine proper regulations for new facilities...

A Common Quandary: Is It Better to Acquire an Existing Self-Storage Facility or Build New?

Aug 25, 2023

Everyone interested in investing or owning a self-storage asset faces big decisions. Key among them is whether it makes more sense to buy an existing facility or build from the ground up. Here are some pros and cons of each option as well as some...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: August 2023

Aug 24, 2023

Update 8/24/23 – The global self-storage development pipeline continues to be extremely dynamic. Inside Self-Storage regularly covers new projects being planned and approved as well as zoning and other municipal issues. Following is additional...