35 Mercer St, Paterson, NJ 07524-2431

Low Medium Density Residential District

The intent of the R-2 Low Medium Density Residential District is to permit single and two family dwellings at the low to medium densities permitted in the district, together with such uses as places of worship, recreational facilities, schools and other such permitted uses that are typically located in residential neighborhoods. Certain accessory uses that are customarily incidental to one and two-family residences and that are compatible with low to medium density residential surroundings are permitted as well. It is the further intent of this district to preserve the existing neighborhood character and the quality of the physical environment in these areas of the City. In keeping with this intent, higher density residential uses (i.e., townhouses and all kinds of multiple-family dwellings), as well as business, industrial and other non-residential uses are strictly prohibited. No new construction of such prohibited land uses, nor conversion of residential dwellings into such prohibited land uses, is permitted to occur with the R-2 District. In fill development consisting of single-family homes, two-family homes and/or other permitted uses that preserve the existing density, pattern, scale, and building height of the existing neighborhood is encouraged.