Morris County, New Jersey · For builders and owners
The single-family zoning rules in Long Hill, zone by zone, read from the town ordinance by our builder desk. Then check any address to see what fits on that lot.
Single-Family Zones
| Zone | Min lot (sq ft) | Min width | Front | Side (each / total) | Rear | Bldg coverage | Height | FAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-45 R-45 Residence Zone (chart label R-2; single-family) | 45,000 | 150 ft | 75 ft | 25 ft | 50 ft | 35 ft / 2.5 st | ||
| R-30 R-30 Residence Zone (chart label R-3; single-family) | 30,000 | 150 ft | 50 ft | 25 ft | 40 ft | 35 ft / 2.5 st | ||
| R-20 R-20 Residence Zone (chart label R-4; single-family) | 20,000 | 100 ft | 50 ft | 10 ft | 25 ft | 35 ft / 2.5 st | ||
| R-10 R-10 Residence Zone (chart label R-5; single-family) | 10,000 | 100 ft | 50 ft | 10 ft | 25 ft | 35 ft / 2.5 st |
Source: Land Use Ordinance of the Township of Long Hill, Section §131 Schedule of Bulk Requirements (town-hosted chart); FAR table from Zoning Permit Application, Chart cites Ord. Nos. 169-05, 208-07, 237-08, 308-13, 392-2016, 392-2017. Read 2026-09-28. Only zones we could confirm from the ordinance are shown. Rules change and have exceptions (corner lots, undersized lots, steep slopes, overlays), so confirm with the town zoning officer before you buy or design.
What Builders Build Here
Zoning tells you what you are allowed to build. These numbers tell you what sells.
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Enter an address and we will show the lot size, its zone, roughly how big a new home could be, and how likely a builder is to want it.
Written and reviewed by
Mona OdilovaREALTOR-Associate, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in Long Hill. Numbers updated September 2026.