NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Borough of Florham Park, NJ?
Florham Park lets you keep poultry with a proper coop and a written Board of Health permit ($25/year), required once you keep more than two fowl.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No numeric cap; a permit is required to keep more than two fowl |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required (written Board of Health permit, $25/year, for more than two fowl) |
| Coop setback | Not specified for fowl (the 50-ft setback in the code applies only to horses) |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Keeping more than two pigeons, ducks, geese, or poultry requires a coop and a Board of Health permit.
- Premises must be sanitary, quiet, and the birds may not run at large.
- Swine are prohibited; dogs and cats are handled separately.
Source: Borough of Florham Park Code, Ch. 265 Sanitation, Art. VII (eCode360), § 265-38 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Florham Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
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