Trenton, New Jersey Zoning Map
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Trenton, New Jersey Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Trenton's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
RH-1 High Density Residential District | - | 1,196.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
OS-R Open Space And Recreation District | - | 892.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
RM-1 Medium Density Residential District | - | 697.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
I-L Light Industrial District | - | 386.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Trenton regulates land through 20 zoning districts, and the mixed use family is the most developed part of the roster. Five districts carry a mixed use designation: Industrial Mixed Use at roughly 199 acres, Riverfront Mixed Use at about 163, Mixed Use Flex at roughly 96, Mixed Use Transition at about 90 and a Main Street Corridor Commercial district at roughly 81.
Naming one of them Flex and another Transition distinguishes districts where the mix is open-ended from those where the city expects change in a particular direction. That is a finer distinction than most mixed use frameworks attempt.
The Riverfront Mixed Use district is the city's Delaware River redevelopment instrument, and Industrial Mixed Use provides a route for converting former industrial land rather than requiring a full rezoning.
Two Transit Oriented Development districts cover roughly 189 acres between them.
The residential system is graduated and lettered by intensity: high density at two levels covering roughly 1,264 acres, medium density at two levels covering about 861, and low density single family at three levels covering roughly 456. High density residential being the largest residential category by a wide margin reflects an older, denser city.
Open Space And Recreation is the second largest classification at roughly 893 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Trenton zoning: frequently asked questions
How extensive is Trenton's mixed use framework?
Five districts: Industrial Mixed Use at roughly 199 acres, Riverfront Mixed Use at about 163, Mixed Use Flex at roughly 96, Mixed Use Transition at about 90 and a Main Street Corridor Commercial district at roughly 81.
What is the difference between Flex and Transition?
Flex marks districts where the mix is open-ended, while Transition marks those where the city expects change in a particular direction. That is a finer distinction than most mixed use frameworks attempt.
What is the Industrial Mixed Use district?
A district covering roughly 199 acres that provides a route for converting former industrial land to mixed use rather than requiring a full rezoning.
How is residential zoning graduated?
High density at two levels covering roughly 1,264 acres, medium density at two levels covering about 861, and low density single family at three levels covering roughly 456. High density leading by a wide margin reflects an older, denser city.
How much transit oriented zoning is there?
Two Transit Oriented Development districts cover roughly 189 acres between them, marking the areas around the city's rail stations.
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