Can you keep chickens in Township of Edgewater Park, NJ?
Yes, with a permit from the township Board of Health. On a lot under three acres you may keep up to 25 fowl and no crowing roosters.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 25 fowl on lots under 3 acres |
| Roosters | Prohibited on lots under 3 acres; allowed only on a farm or tract of at least 3 acres |
| Permit | Required: Board of Health permit, fee set in Chapter 240, expires December 31 |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 50 ft from the doors or windows of any neighboring dwelling and 12.5 ft from any neighboring property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | Oct 1999 |
Good to know
- The permit application must include a diagram showing the coop's position relative to property lines and nearby buildings.
- A permit is issued only if there is a completely enclosed building suitable as a coop plus a corral.
- Manure must be kept in tightly covered metal containers pending disposal.
- The Board of Health can revoke a permit if the premises are not kept clean and sanitary.
Source: Township of Edgewater Park Code (eCode360), Ch. 139, Art. I, Fowl, Horses, Livestock and Similar Animals, §§ 139-1 through 139-12 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Edgewater Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
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