Can you keep chickens in Borough of Cliffside Park, NJ?
Unclear. The Cliffside Park code has no rule on chickens or poultry; the only limit that could apply is a cap of five animals of any kind per home.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified (general cap of 5 animals of any kind per home) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Searched the eCode360 code for poultry, fowl, chicken, livestock, agricultural, farm and coop; only floodplain and stormwater definitions came up.
- § 3-7.7 limits each residence and its grounds to five animals of any kind, not counting fish.
- No new laws were pending on eCode360 when checked.
Source: Borough of Cliffside Park Code (eCode360), § 3-7.7, Limitation on Total Number of Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Cliffside Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
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