West Orange City Zoning Code

The Township Council has determined that West Orange contains many unique geological, topographical and environmentally sensitive conditions within its boundaries. Furthermore, the diminishing amount of open space and changes in land development techniques require that new land use control methods be employed to insure that environmentally sensitive areas be protected and that future growth be consistent with the character of the community as a whole and with the goals described by the Revised Comprehensive Master Plan of the Township. Therefore, in order that the public's health, safety and general welfare be furthered and the conservation and more efficient use of energy, materials and open space be encouraged and that a more efficient use of the land and public services be fostered, together with the need to lessen the demand on the community's infrastructure, the Township does hereby provide for the following planned development districts.