Can you keep chickens in Borough of Alpine, NJ?
Yes. Alpine's zoning allows agricultural uses in all residence zones, as long as any poultry building or run is at least 30 feet from every lot line. The code sets no permit and no hen limit.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 30 ft from any lot line for poultry buildings and runs |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Applies in the R-A, R-AA, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-2B, R-3 and R-4 zones.
- Manure and fertilizer can't be stored outdoors within 30 feet of a lot line.
- The noise chapter bans keeping any animal whose frequent or continued noise can be heard beyond the property line and disturbs people nearby.
- The Animals chapter (Ch. 68) doesn't address poultry. The pending zoning ordinance (Ord. 848) only creates an affordable housing district.
Source: Borough of Alpine Code (eCode360), § 220-5A(3), Residence zones (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Alpine clerk or zoning office before you build.
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