Jersey City, New Jersey

Last Reviewed

9th Oct 2025

Date Published

26th Nov 2024

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Zoning

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Largest Zones in Jersey City, NJ

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Jersey City, NJ?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Jersey City, NJ as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Industrial		33.65%	6498.44
	General industrial	13.65%	2636.77
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	3.14%	606.66
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	0.79%	152.16
	Manufacturing	6.08%	1174.66
	Storage and warehouses	33.65%	6498.44
Agriculture		6.45%	1245.38
	Agricultural and hunting	6.45%	1245.38
Community		29.96%	5785.62
	Medical	8.01%	1546.10
	Public, quasi-public, and government	65.46%	12642.30
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	26.01%	5023.12
	Schools and universities	29.96%	5785.62
Residential		20.40%	3939.30
	Multi family dwelling	10.95%	2114.72
	Single family dwelling	19.45%	3756.31
	Two family dwelling	3.10%	598.60
	Communal housing	20.44%	3946.62
	Dwellings (unspecified)	46.15%	8912.63
	Accessory dwelling unit	20.40%	3939.30
Lodging		0.20%	38.02
	Bed & breakfast	1.59%	307.66
	Hotel/motel	18.69%	3609.54
	Short term rental	0.20%	38.02
Mechanical		2.76%	533.65
	Utility structures	51.55%	9955.58
	Communication towers	2.76%	533.65
Commercial		4.87%	941.05
	Professional office	27.61%	5332.28
	General commercial	26.61%	5139.19
	Entertainment	14.38%	2777.79
	Non-retail sales	2.65%	512.11
	Automobile related uses	25.41%	4908.32
	Research and laboratory facilities	4.87%	941.05
Other		3.78%	730.33
	Signage	35.22%	6801.92
	Accessory	53.17%	10268.14
	Multiple	66.46%	12835.04
	Uncategorized	3.78%	730.33
Retail		14.05%	2712.59
	Eating and drinking establishments	23.59%	4556.18
	Restricted retail	0.51%	98.16
	Professional services	9.64%	1862.03
	General retail	29.59%	5714.23
	Personal services	14.05%	2712.59
Parking		56.47%	10904.98
	Parking garage or lot	56.47%	10904.98