Can you keep chickens in Borough of East Rutherford, NJ?
No. East Rutherford's zoning code prohibits keeping poultry and other nondomestic fowl in every zoning district.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The prohibition sits in the zoning chapter's list of uses prohibited in all districts.
- Poultry and pigeons are named alongside swine, sheep and cattle.
- The only exception is indoor household pets such as certain birds, cats, dogs, rabbits or guinea pigs.
- Searches of the whole code for chicken, fowl and poultry turn up no permit or exception for backyard hens.
What about ducks?
No. East Rutherford's zoning prohibits keeping poultry and other nondomestic fowl in every district, and ducks are poultry.
§ 389-20: "The keeping or maintaining of any nondomestic animals or fowl, including but not limited to swine, sheep, cattle, poultry, pigeons, rabbits, hares or guinea pigs" Duck coops we build.
We build across Bergen County
Borough of East Rutherford doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Bergen 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 Bergen County towns
Compare them side by side in the Bergen County table.
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