Can you keep chickens in Borough of High Bridge, NJ?
Yes, with conditions. High Bridge lets residents keep chickens in a coop with an enclosed run set at least 15 ft from every property line, but roosters are banned in the R-2, R-3, R-4 and DB zones.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Prohibited in R-2, R-3, R-4 and DB zones |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 15 ft from any property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Chickens must be kept confined in a suitable coop with an enclosed runway, never in a cellar or dwelling.
- Coop and run must be kept clean and sanitary and placed so they do not become a nuisance to neighbors.
- Outdoor slaughtering of farm animals is not permitted in the R-2, R-3, R-4 and DB zones.
- Commercial poultry raising is excluded in the R-1 and R-2 zones.
Source: Borough of High Bridge Code (eCode360), § 120-6, Keeping of animals or fowl; coops and enclosures; § 145-303E(3), Accessory structures (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of High Bridge clerk or zoning office before you build.
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In an HOA? The town allowing hens is not the same as your association allowing them. What an HOA can and cannot stop.
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