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Zoning Districts in Jersey City

Browse the zoning districts in Jersey City, NJ. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Jersey City divides its land into 17 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.

Zoning Districts

R-1

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R-2

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R-3

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R-4

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R-5A

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R-5B

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R-6

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C-1

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C-2

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C-3

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MX-1

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MX-2

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MX-3

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HD-1

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I-1

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I-2

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About Jersey City Zoning

Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Jersey City.

Source: Jersey City Land Development Ordinance; NJ Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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