Can you keep chickens in Borough of Caldwell, NJ?
No. Caldwell's zoning code limits pets to cats, dogs, fish and small caged indoor animals, and it specifically excludes fowl.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The rule is in the general regulations of the zoning chapter and also excludes sheep, goats, cattle, swine and horses.
- The same section bans chicken wire and poultry netting as fence materials.
- The Board of Health and animal chapters have no separate backyard poultry permit.
What about ducks?
No. Caldwell's zoning limits pets to cats, dogs, fish and small caged indoor animals and expressly excludes fowl, so ducks are not allowed.
§ 250-8L: "as well as poisonous snakes, fowl, sheep, goats, cattle, swine and horses." Duck coops we build.
We build across Essex County
Borough of Caldwell doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Essex County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Essex County towns
Compare them side by side in the Essex County table.
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