For Lease or Sale – 18–22 US Highway Route 130, Bordentown, NJ

Positioned along one of Central New Jersey’s most heavily trafficked commercial corridors, this 6.87-acre industrial and retail property presents a rare opportunity for both tenants and investors to secure a highly functional, flexible, and strategically located asset. With over 42,000 square feet of existing improvements across four buildings, the property is ideally suited for a wide range of users seeking visibility, accessibility, and operational efficiency. Tenants will benefit from immediate highway exposure along Route 130, strong daily traffic counts exceeding 30,000 vehicles, multiple access points for seamless ingress and egress, and a layout that supports a variety of uses including contractor operations, distribution, light manufacturing, retail showroom, or outdoor storage. The combination of clear-span industrial space, drive-in loading, ample parking, and outdoor yard area creates an ideal environment for businesses that require both functionality and visibility in a growing and accessible market.

From an ownership perspective, the property offers compelling value as both an investment and an owner-user acquisition. The flexible CC (Community Commercial) and HC (Highway Commercial) zoning allows for a broad range of permitted uses including retail, restaurants, offices, service businesses, and highway-oriented commercial operations, with additional upside through conditional uses such as car washes, self-storage, vehicle sales, and garden or building supply operations. This zoning framework supports long-term adaptability and repositioning potential, while the site’s size and layout allow for multiple income streams or phased redevelopment. With up to 75% impervious coverage permitted and multiple structures allowed on-site, an investor can maximize usability while maintaining flexibility for future expansion or reconfiguration. The existing improvements provide immediate cash flow potential, while the location and zoning create a clear path for value-add strategies, redevelopment, or long-term hold.

Surrounded by a dense and growing population base, strong household incomes, and proximity to major transportation infrastructure including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-195, Route 206, and Route 1, the property is ideally positioned to serve both local and regional demand. Its proximity to rail, ports, and airports further enhances its appeal for logistics, service, and trade-based businesses. Whether leased to a single user, divided among multiple tenants, or repositioned as a modern commercial hub, 18–22 Route 130 represents a rare opportunity to acquire or occupy a highly visible, adaptable asset in a supply-constrained corridor with strong long-term fundamentals.

Zoning Summary (Rewritten)

Bordentown Township, NJ

Zone: CC (Community Commercial) / HC (Highway Commercial)

Permitted Uses (Primary Uses)

The following uses are permitted within the CC and HC zones:

• Retail sales and general services
• Garden centers (including outdoor display areas compliant with bulk standards)
• Banks (including drive-thru facilities)
• Office buildings and professional offices
• Restaurants, bars, and taverns
• Indoor recreation (e.g., gyms, bowling alleys, skating rinks)
• Health clubs and fitness facilities
• Theaters (HC Zone only)
• Shopping centers (HC Zone only)
• Automobile dealerships (HC Zone only)
• Mixed-use developments incorporating permitted uses

Conditional Uses (Subject to Approval)

• Car washes
• Public utility facilities
• Clubs, lodges, and nonprofit organizations
• Adult uses (HC only, with restrictions)
• Self-storage / mini-warehouse facilities (HC only)
• Billboards
• Childcare centers
• Large retail uses over 5,000 SF (if frontage conditions apply)
• Personal service establishments

Accessory Uses

• Off-street parking
• Fencing and walls
• Signage
• Garages and storage structures
• Temporary construction trailers and signage
• Satellite dishes and communication equipment

Bulk & Dimensional Requirements

Minimum Lot Requirements

Setbacks

Accessory Structure Setbacks

• Side yard: 10–20 ft
• Rear yard: 35 ft
• Distance between buildings: 15–20 ft minimum

Density & Coverage

• Floor Area Ratio (FAR):
  • CC: 0.25
  • HC: 0.20
• Impervious Coverage:
  • Up to 75%

Building Height

• Standard:
  • Max 30 feet / 2.5 stories
• Office buildings (special allowance):
  • Up to 55 feet / 5 stories (with approvals)

Design & Site Requirements

• Multiple buildings permitted (with separation requirements)
• Landscaped buffers required along residential boundaries (min. 50 ft buffer)
• No outdoor storage unless specifically permitted
• Minimum landscaping:
  • 40% (CC)
  • 45% (HC)
• Traffic impact study required for developments over 5,000 SF
• Compliance with NJDOT if accessing major roadways

Parking Requirements (Key Ratios)

• Shared parking encouraged
• Drive-thru stacking required for banks
• No parking within setback buffers

Loading Requirements

• Minimum 1 loading space per building
• Located at side/rear of building
• No street-side loading
• Trash areas must be enclosed and screened

High-Level Zoning Synopsis (Investor / Developer Friendly)

Strong Commercial Flexibility with Highway Exposure

The CC / HC zoning designation provides broad commercial usability, making the property highly attractive for a wide range of retail, service, and highway-oriented uses.

Key Advantages

• ✅ Retail, restaurant, and service uses permitted by-right
• ✅ Highway commercial zoning supports traffic-driven businesses
• ✅ Ability to develop multi-tenant or mixed-use commercial projects
• ✅ Shopping centers and auto uses allowed in HC zone
• ✅ High impervious coverage (75%) allows dense site utilization
• ✅ Relatively flexible building configurations with multiple structures permitted

Development Upside

• Significant value-add potential through:
  • Re-tenanting retail
  • Expanding commercial footprint (within FAR limits)
  • Adding higher-yield uses (restaurants, service retail, etc.)
• Conditional uses allow for:
  • Self-storage
  • Car wash
  • Childcare
  • Utility or specialty uses

Key Constraints

• ⚠️ FAR capped at 0.20–0.25 (limits vertical density)
• ⚠️ Traffic studies required for larger projects
• ⚠️ Setback requirements increase in HC zone
• ⚠️ Large retail (>5,000 SF) may trigger additional approvals depending on frontage

Bottom Line

This zoning supports a strong, highway-oriented commercial asset with flexibility for:

• Retail strip centers
• Service retail hubs
• Restaurant clusters
• Automotive-related uses
• Mixed commercial development

👉 Ideal for investors seeking stable retail income with upside through repositioning or redevelopment along a major corridor like Route 130.