South Orange, New Jersey

Last Reviewed
6th Oct 2025
Date Published
1st Mar 2024

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Planning and Zoning for South Orange, NJ

Largest Zones in South Orange, NJ

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

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking89.82%2354.76
    Parking garage or lot89.82%2354.76
    Industrial2.85%74.66
    Contractors office0.94%24.76
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities86.23%2260.48
    Storage and warehouses1.20%31.40
    Manufacturing2.85%74.66
    Residential82.68%2167.52
    Two family dwelling3.70%97.05
    Dwellings (unspecified)79.26%2078.00
    Communal housing79.71%2089.60
    Accessory dwelling unit76.86%2014.94
    Multi family dwelling4.34%113.69
    Single family dwelling82.68%2167.52
    Mechanical3.42%89.62
    Utility structures3.42%89.62
    Agriculture78.75%2064.56
    Agricultural and hunting78.75%2064.56
    Other82.29%2157.38
    Signage89.52%2346.73
    Accessory95.24%2496.72
    Temporary uses0.15%4.04
    Multiple15.68%411.17
    Uncategorized82.29%2157.38
    Retail3.00%78.71
    Eating and drinking establishments3.06%80.11
    Restricted retail0.94%24.76
    Professional services3.05%79.89
    General retail3.05%79.89
    Personal services3.00%78.71
    Community91.47%2398.07
    Public, quasi-public, and government94.71%2482.95
    Schools and universities91.47%2398.07
    Commercial0.94%24.76
    Professional office3.10%81.30
    General commercial2.80%73.28
    Entertainment2.85%74.66
    Non-retail sales2.85%74.66
    Automobile related uses2.74%71.87
    Research and laboratory facilities0.94%24.76