Paterson, New Jersey

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6th Oct 2025
Date Published
18th Jan 2016

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Planning and Zoning for Paterson, NJ

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Paterson in NJ divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Paterson, NJ?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking11.63%1133.54
    Parking garage or lot11.63%1133.54
    Industrial10.89%1061.49
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)10.89%1061.49
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities3.73%363.77
    Storage and warehouses11.63%1133.54
    Manufacturing0.29%28.40
    General industrial10.89%1061.49
    Residential54.88%5349.45
    Two family dwelling35.39%3449.30
    Dwellings (unspecified)0.45%43.66
    Communal housing13.16%1283.28
    Multi family dwelling13.16%1283.28
    Single family dwelling54.88%5349.45
    Mechanical11.34%1105.15
    Utility structures11.63%1133.54
    Communication towers11.34%1105.15
    Other21.06%2053.05
    Accessory0.74%72.06
    Multiple21.06%2053.05
    Retail10.89%1061.49
    Eating and drinking establishments11.18%1089.88
    General retail24.50%2388.42
    Personal services10.89%1061.49
    Community0.29%28.40
    Medical0.45%43.66
    Public, quasi-public, and government66.06%6439.34
    Schools and universities11.34%1105.15
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure0.29%28.40
    Commercial11.63%1133.54
    Professional office24.79%2416.82
    Entertainment0.29%28.40
    Non-retail sales10.89%1061.49
    Automobile related uses10.89%1061.49
    Research and laboratory facilities11.63%1133.54