Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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6th Oct 2025
Date Published
19th Sep 2023

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Planning and Zoning for Scotch Plains, NJ

Largest Zones in Scotch Plains, NJ

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking67.75%6826.85
    Parking garage or lot67.75%6826.85
    Industrial1.52%152.68
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)2.20%221.45
    Storage and warehouses68.44%6896.28
    Manufacturing0.75%75.56
    General industrial1.52%152.68
    Residential66.05%6654.93
    Two family dwelling0.10%10.07
    Dwellings (unspecified)2.44%246.24
    Accessory dwelling unit2.04%205.38
    Multi family dwelling0.63%63.13
    Single family dwelling66.05%6654.93
    Mechanical67.39%6790.22
    Utility structures67.39%6790.22
    Agriculture64.21%6470.26
    Agricultural and hunting64.21%6470.26
    Other0.26%26.63
    Signage67.75%6826.72
    Accessory68.24%6876.38
    Multiple63.60%6408.22
    Uncategorized0.26%26.63
    Retail2.20%221.45
    Eating and drinking establishments2.20%221.45
    Restricted retail2.20%221.45
    Professional services2.20%221.45
    General retail2.20%221.45
    Personal services2.20%221.45
    Community65.53%6603.04
    Medical2.20%221.45
    Public, quasi-public, and government69.53%7005.68
    Schools and universities65.53%6603.04
    Commercial1.52%152.68
    Professional office67.05%6755.72
    General commercial0.75%75.56
    Entertainment2.20%221.45
    Non-retail sales0.75%75.56
    Automobile related uses2.73%275.13
    Research and laboratory facilities1.52%152.68