Can you keep chickens in Borough of Garwood, NJ?
No. Garwood's animal code prohibits keeping pigeons, fowl and other livestock anywhere in the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The ban is in Chapter 58, Animals, Article II Livestock, added in 1998 by Ord. 98-03.
- The Health Officer enforces it; fines run up to $1,000, plus possible community service or jail up to 90 days.
- No pending new law mentions animals; Ord. 26-16 amends zoning for eating and drinking places.
What about ducks?
No. Garwood bans keeping fowl anywhere in the borough, and ducks are fowl.
§ 58-22: "The keeping of pigeons, fowl, pigs, goats, sheep, cattle and other kinds of livestock within the Borough of Garwood is hereby prohibited." Duck coops we build.
We build across Union County
Borough of Garwood doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Union 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 Union County towns
Compare them side by side in the Union County table.
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