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Essex, Connecticut

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26th Feb 2026
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Planning and Zoning for Essex, CT

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Essex, Connecticut?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Essex, Connecticut as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    4.16%495.18
    Parking garage or lot4.16%495.18
    Industrial
    1.29%153.11
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction0.22%26.35
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities2.87%342.07
    Storage and warehouses71.37%8493.89
    Manufacturing4.92%585.34
    Contractors office3.06%363.83
    General industrial1.29%153.11
    Residential
    89.15%10609.05
    Multi family dwelling13.53%1610.41
    Single family dwelling91.19%10852.33
    Communal housing89.15%10609.05
    Mechanical
    89.15%10609.05
    Utility structures92.48%11005.44
    Communication towers89.15%10609.05
    Agriculture
    78.45%9335.53
    Agricultural and hunting78.45%9335.53
    Other
    95.30%11341.59
    Signage94.61%11259.11
    Accessory93.64%11144.32
    Uncategorized3.10%368.42
    Multiple95.30%11341.59
    Retail
    3.15%374.62
    Professional services4.92%585.34
    General retail3.52%418.79
    Personal services78.49%9341.45
    Eating and drinking establishments4.92%585.34
    Restricted retail3.15%374.62
    Community
    95.30%11341.59
    Schools and universities90.55%10775.61
    Medical91.83%10928.72
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure76.82%9142.27
    Public, quasi-public, and government95.30%11341.59
    Commercial
    0.37%44.16
    Professional office90.92%10819.77
    Entertainment4.27%508.62
    Automobile related uses4.27%508.62
    General commercial7.49%891.74
    Research and laboratory facilities0.37%44.16

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