Can you keep chickens in City of Bridgeton, NJ?
No. Bridgeton's zoning states that farm animals including chickens are not permitted anywhere within the city limits, and only home gardens are allowed as agriculture on a house lot.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The accessory use rules for single- and two-family homes allow only individual gardens for home consumption.
- A shed or outbuilding may not be used for non-household pets, or for keeping animals for sale, hire or food production.
- The Animals chapter defines livestock to include poultry or fowl and sends livestock keeping back to the zoning chapter.
- No household may keep more than four dogs and cats combined.
Source: City of Bridgeton Code (eCode360), § 370-58A(6)(c), Accessory uses (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Bridgeton clerk or zoning office before you build.
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