R-6 Zone in Jersey City, NJ
R-6 zoning district rules in Jersey City, NJ. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The R-6 zone in Jersey City, NJ is a residential district (Single-Family Residential). Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.
Common Permitted Uses
- Single-family homes
Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.
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