R-5B Zone in Jersey City, NJ
R-5B zoning district rules in Jersey City, NJ. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The R-5B zone in Jersey City, NJ is a residential district (Multi-Family High Density). Permits multi-family housing at high density. Designed for urban cores and transit corridors where tall residential buildings are appropriate.
Common Permitted Uses
- High-rise apartments
- Condominiums
- Mixed residential
Permits multi-family housing at high density. Designed for urban cores and transit corridors where tall residential buildings are appropriate.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1 off-street parking space per single-family dwelling. Many older brownstone neighborhoods have no off-street parking — street parking is the norm. Multi-family: 0.5–1 space per unit. Reduced near PATH stations (Journal Square, Grove Street, Exchange Place, Newport).
Source: Jersey City Land Development Ordinance; NJ Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source