What is the minimum lot size in West Orange, NJ?

In West Orange's single-family zones: R-1 requires 80,000 sq ft; R-2 requires 40,000 sq ft; R-3 requires 20,000 sq ft; R-4 requires 15,000 sq ft; R-5 requires 10,000 sq ft; R-6 requires 6,000 sq ft. Undersized existing lots may still be buildable under the ordinance, so check your specific lot.

How big a house can I build in West Orange, NJ?

It depends on the zone, lot size, setbacks, building coverage, height and any floor area limit. Enter an address in our free lot check to get a rough maximum home size for that lot in West Orange.

West Orange, NJ Zoning: Minimum Lot Sizes, Setbacks & What You Can Build

Single-Family Zones

West Orange zoning, zone by zone.

Zone	Min lot (sq ft)	Min width	Front	Side (each / total)	Rear	Bldg coverage	Height	FAR
R-1 R-1 One-family dwellings on 80,000 sq ft lots	80,000
R-2 R-2 One-family dwellings on 40,000 sq ft lots	40,000
R-3 R-3 One-family dwellings on 20,000 sq ft lots	20,000
R-4 R-4 One-family dwellings on 15,000 sq ft lots	15,000
R-5 R-5 One-family dwellings on 10,000 sq ft lots	10,000
R-6 R-6 One-family dwellings on 6,000 sq ft lots	6,000

Source: Chapter 25 Land Use Regulations - §25-3.1 Zone Districts; Table of District Regulations Part B Bulk Standards (Attachment 3, not readable), Ord. 2319-11 (bulk table); zoning map section amended 5-14-2019 Ord. 2565-19. 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.

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