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Zoning Districts in Newark

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

Newark divides its land into 16 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-5

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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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C-4

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MX-1

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MX-2

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I-1

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I-2

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I-3

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About Newark 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 Newark.

Source: Newark City Zoning Code; NJ Municipal Land Use Law (NJSA 40:55D-1 et seq.). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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