South Plainfield, New Jersey

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30th Sep 2025
Date Published
13th Jul 2000

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Planning and Zoning for South Plainfield, NJ

Largest Zones in South Plainfield, NJ

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    The Zoning Map for the City of South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield, NJ?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Mechanical4.50%416.37
    Utility structures0.54%49.95
    Communication towers4.50%416.37
    Retail7.43%687.44
    Eating and drinking establishments7.43%687.44
    Restricted retail2.14%197.84
    Professional services3.47%320.83
    General retail9.94%920.04
    Personal services7.43%687.44
    Community53.87%4984.03
    Medical3.95%365.14
    Public, quasi-public, and government56.10%5190.28
    Schools and universities53.87%4984.03
    Parking57.96%5362.16
    Parking garage or lot57.96%5362.16
    Industrial33.60%3108.24
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)5.99%554.15
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities2.51%232.61
    Storage and warehouses32.92%3045.99
    Manufacturing33.60%3108.24
    General industrial33.60%3108.24
    Residential53.34%4934.90
    Two family dwelling3.42%316.01
    Dwellings (unspecified)35.75%3307.01
    Multi family dwelling3.99%368.79
    Single family dwelling53.34%4934.90
    Other52.86%4890.59
    Signage94.13%8708.57
    Accessory60.00%5551.14
    Temporary uses6.72%622.13
    Multiple40.37%3735.11
    Uncategorized52.86%4890.59
    Lodging0.90%83.33
    Hotel/motel0.90%83.33
    Commercial37.07%3429.07
    Professional office62.17%5751.28
    General commercial8.34%771.40
    Entertainment9.94%920.04
    Non-retail sales27.72%2564.32
    Research and laboratory facilities37.07%3429.07